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Kalitsounia | Traditional Snack From Crete, Greece | TasteAtlas
Kalitsounia | Traditional Snack From Crete, Greece | TasteAtlas
Kalitsounia | Traditional Snack From Crete, Greece | TasteAtlas
Kalitsounia | Traditional Snack From Crete, Greece | TasteAtlas
Kalitsounia | Traditional Snack From Crete, Greece | TasteAtlas
Kalitsounia | Traditional Snack From Crete, Greece | TasteAtlas

Kalitsounia

(Καλιτσούνια, Skalotsounia)

Hailing from the Greek island of Crete, kalitsounia or skalotsounia is a traditional, small-sized snack that comes in numerous different shapes and can be both savory and sweet. In its most traditional form, it combines an unleavened pastry and a filling that consists of fresh cow's milk cheese called mizithra.


Sweet varieties enrich the cheese with cinnamon and lemon zest, while the savory versions occasionally employ spinach. Though it is traditionally associated with Easter, nowadays it is enjoyed all year-round.

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