Lent in Malta is an important part of the religious traditions in the country. Although meat and extra goodness might be off the menu, the lent food is still remarkably comforting. Apart from the never disappointing Maltese ħobż biż-żejt, Maltese…
Classic Maltese Lent Foods
Strawberry Cream Pastries
These Strawberry Cream Pastries are a beautiful spring sweet dessert. Flaky puff pastry is filled with a luscious velvety vanilla whipped cream, topped with pistachios and strawberries. What are these Strawberry Cream Pastries? If you are looking for a simple…
Tahinopita – Cypriot Sweet Tahini Bread
Tahinopita is a traditional Cypriot sweet bread that is considered naturally vegan. This pastry has a crisp exterior with a soft interior filled with a sweet and aromatic tahini mixture. What Is Tahinopita? Tahinopita (plural tahinopitas) are a popular sweet…
Chocolate Stuffed Bunny Buns
These soft stuffed Chocolate Stuffed Bunny Buns will make preparing for Easter sweeter for all the kids and adults alike. Shaping as a bunny face with a heart of chocolate in the middle. Whenever Easter starts approaching, I always get…
Italian Zeppole di San Giuseppe
An Italian classic – these Zeppole di San Giuseppe are delicious pastries made from choux pastry, baked or fried, filled with a lemon-infused pastry cream and topped with an amarena cherry. Italy has a variety of popular desserts, one of…
Apple Streusel Cheesecake Buns
These Apple Streusel Cheesecake Buns are soft fluffy brioche buns with a cream cheese centre topped with spiced apples and a crunchy buttery streusel on top. An irresistible treat! What are these Apple Streusel Cheesecake Buns Winter in a bun!…
