Good quality Baklava can be identified by the crisp cracking noise it makes when you bite into it.įor a proper Greek version of the recipe click here. All varieties are made by layering sheets of phyllo pastry, then covering with nuts, and honey syrup. The Greek version normally uses chopped walnuts, rather than pistachios - or if you are in central Greece - almonds. Greek baklava is subtly different from the Turkish kind, and people in Turkey will tell you it’s because they stole the recipe and got it wrong. The origin of Baklava is highly controversial. Tensions between Greece and Turkey have always been high. In terms of taste, texture, and smell it is quite similar to Christmas pudding, and it is served at Christmas on the Greek mainland.įill your house with the Christmassy scent of cinnamon and clove with this authentic recipe. It is typically doused with some form of alcohol, such as brandy or cognac. Karythopita is a type of Greek Walnut cake, usually served with ice cream and a variety of sweet syrups. Walnut cake is one of the best Greek desserts served at Christmas
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