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Nutritional Values
150kcal
5gProtein
22gCarbs
5gFat
1gFibre
50 gServing
* Per serving · 50 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Melitinia
How to order / say it
Say it
Μελιτίνια — [meh-lee-TEE-nya]
Order
I'd like a plate of Melitinia, please.
Locally
Θα ήθελα ένα πιάτο μελιτίνια, παρακαλώ.
Say locally
Sweet cheese pastries flavored with cinnamon and mastic.
Why try it?
Melitinia represents the festive spirit of Santorini, often prepared during Easter celebrations, showcasing the island’s rich tradition in pastry-making.
How it tastes
Delicately sweet with an aromatic hint, the soft cheese filling melts in your mouth, encased by a perfectly crisp pastry shell.
Origin & History — first documented: 1600
These pastries trace back to the Venetian influence on the Cyclades in the 17th century, with a modern-day association to Easter celebrations on Santorini, where their recipe has been lovingly preserved by local families.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 250 g flour
- 🥛 200 g mizithra cheese
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🥚 2 eggs
- 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
- 🧂 1 tsp mastic
Method
- 1 Mix cheese, sugar, and mastic to form the filling.
- 2 Roll out the dough and cut into small rounds.
- 3 Place a spoonful of filling on each round, fold, and pinch edges.
- 4 Bake until the pastry is golden and crisp.
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