Flaounas Greek Cypriot Easter Cheese Cakes Recipe

Name: Flaounas Greek Cypriot Easter Cheese Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR CHEESE MIXTURE; 3lb Caseri greek cheese,or special Flaouna Cheese; 10 Medium size Eggs; 500Gr Sultanas; 1 Cup Sugar; 4 Cups Fresh Mint.; 1 Tsp Cinnamon.; 1 Tsp Mastika; 1 Tsp Mehlebe; FOR PASTRY; 3lb Plain Flour; 1 lb Cookeen or Spry; Half pint Milk; 3 Medium Eggs; 3 Teaspoons Baking Powder

Servings: persons

FOR CHEESE MIXTURE
3lb Caseri greek cheese,or special Flaouna Cheese
10 Medium size Eggs
500Gr Sultanas
1 Cup Sugar
4 Cups Fresh Mint.
1 Tsp Cinnamon.
1 Tsp Mastika
1 Tsp Mehlebe
FOR PASTRY
3lb Plain Flour
1 lb Cookeen or Spry
Half pint Milk
3 Medium Eggs
3 Teaspoons Baking Powder

1
Grate Cheese, Grind Mehlebe Cinnamon & Mastika in a Morter & Pestle or a Blender, add a Tsp of Sugar, to make grinding easier.
2
Add all spices to cheese, Add Mint, Then Mix thoroughly.
3
Beat 10 Eggs & add to mixture
4
& thoroughly mix again.
5
Cover & refrigerate over-night
6
Next Day
7
Add Sugar,Sultanas & Baking Powder, Again Mix very well,return this mixture back to the refrigerator.
8
FOR THE PASTRY
9
Rub the Cookeen into the flour
10
Add Sugar.
11
Beat 3 Eggs into Milk & add to flour, Knead into a stiff dough & add water untill it comes into a medium dough, knead for approx 15 Mins.

3178

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

317

Carbs

153

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR CHEESE MIXTURE, 3lb Caseri greek cheese,or special Flaouna Cheese, 10 Medium size Eggs, 500Gr Sultanas, and more.

Yes, Flaounas Greek Cypriot Easter Cheese Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Flaounas Greek Cypriot Easter Cheese Cakes

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