Tahinopita recipe

One of the ways to cope with fasting for Lent is snacking and quite often, I’m left with the constant desire for sweets during this challenging time. No dairy, no eggs makes eating desserts a…

Greek Lent is almost here! I normally just give up one thing (coffee, cheese, chocolate…) but this year I’m going to do it properly, I’m going to basically be vegan for 50 days. O…

Filled with tahini, sugar and cinnamon, Cypriot Tahinopitta has a unique flavor which makes it perfect for breakfast pie, or anytime snack (very nutritious as well)! We would love to thank kouzina_mommalasti for sharing her recipe with us!

Cypriot Traditional Tahinopita is a Lenten or vegan sweet bread, which is very flavourful as it is filled with tahini, sugar and cinnamon.

Move over, cinnamon buns – there’s a new sweet bun in town. In this recipe, author and campaigner Yasmin Khan brings us a crisp, light Mediterranean swirl bun that puts sesame-fragrant tahini front and centre. Yasmin says: “Tahini swirls are eaten throughout Greece, Turkey and Cyprus, often grabbed from a street vendor in the morning and enjoyed with a cup of strong black coffee. This version leans towards the Cypriot type, with its crisper feel from the tahini oozing out of the pastry.”…

Blog post at Kopiaste..to Greek Hospitality : Tahinopita (plural tahinopites) is a Cypriot Lenten Pie and I stress the word Cypriot Tahinopita because I searched the web for info[..]

It’s super easy to make homemade tahini in a blender! All you need are sesame seeds and olive oil for a fresh, creamy, and smooth texture.

Tahinopita is a Greek cake that is made with tahini (a sesame paste), orange, and dried fruit. It is moist, delicious, vegan, and the perfect accompaniment to a hot cup of coffee.

Tahinopites are traditional Cypriot pies made with tahini and sugar. They are usually made with a bread-like dough, but we also love making our...

Tahinopita is a Cypriot sweet filled with tahini, cinnamon and sugar and is very different from the cake version with the same name. It is an ideal food during fasting periods as there are no eggs or oil in apart from the natural oil that is produced from the tahini itself. It is perfect for breakfast, a snack or with your coffee as it is both healthy and nutritious. In order to make tahini pies, we must first prepare the yeast. The yeast is diluted in a bowl, with sugar and a little water…