Sweets & Deserts of Cyprus

Cyprus cuisine is famous for its taste and aroma. The Cyprus Sweets & Deserts are no less important than the main foods. A celebration is incomplete with a sweet dish. Sweets & Deserts of Cyprus are served in every special occasion.

Sweets & Deserts in Cyprus include Cyprus Lokoumia or Delights and Sugar Almonds. Palouzze is also loved by the people. Almonds and walnuts are used to make this sweet dish. Another favorite dessert of the people of Cyprus is Soutjouko.

Sweets & Deserts of Turkish Cypriots have been an important part of their culture which is reflected in the phrase "eat sweet and speak sweetly". Some of the sweet dishes of Cyprus are as follows:

Sammali: Semolina, yogurt and almond are used to make this dish.

Lokma: This is made with thick honey and served immediately after being prepared.

Hellimili Borek: This fried pastry is made with helloumi cheese and served with honey.

Halloumi: This is village bread served with halloumi cheese.

Zeytinli: Black olive, onion and mint is used to make this village bread.

Katmer: It is a wafer thin pastry dipped in cream and sugar syrup.

Turunc Macunu: It is loved by all and this sweet is usually served with a glass of water.