Greek Pastry Recipes

Flaky, hand-worked phyllo wrapped around cheese, spinach, or custard — Greece's savory pie tradition, eaten for breakfast, lunch, or a quick bite from a bakery window.

Cross-section of baked spanakopita showing the green spinach and feta filling inside a golden pastry crust.
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Spanakopita (Greek Spinach and Feta Pie)

Crisp phyllo pastry filled with spinach, feta, and fresh herbs.

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Golden phyllo pastry triangles filled with melted cheese, drizzled with honey and sesame seeds.
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Tiropita (Greek Cheese Pie)

Buttery phyllo wrapped around a rich, tangy feta filling, baked until deeply golden and crackling-crisp.

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A square custard pastry with a golden caramelized top dusted with powdered sugar.
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Bougatsa (Thessaloniki Custard Pastry)

Crisp golden phyllo wrapped around a silky semolina custard, showered with powdered sugar and cinnamon just the way Thessaloniki bakes it for breakfast.

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