Traditional Kytherian Bezedes

Authentic Kytherian bezedes, made with passion and simple ingredients. This is the taste of our island’s tradition: fluffy, aromatic sweets that melt in your mouth.

They are the ideal treat for any social event or the perfect companion for your coffee and tea. Would you try them?

Ingredients

• 250 g egg whites
• 500 g sugar
• A little vanilla (extract or powder)
• A little lemon zest

Instructions

The preparation: In a large bowl, put all the ingredients together (the egg whites, the sugar, the vanilla, and the lemon zest). Stir the mixture very well and thoroughly with a whisk or a spoon, so that they are fully combined before whipping begins.

The whipping: Transfer the mixture to the stand mixer bowl. Whip on medium-high speed until the meringue thickens well and becomes a stable mixture.

The piping: Preheat the oven to 100°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Using a pastry bag or a spoon, form the meringues onto the paper.

The baking: Bake (essentially “dry”) the meringues for 1 hour. They are ready when they are light and detach easily from the parchment paper without leaving any residue.

The cooling: Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside with the door slightly open, until they cool completely and become crispy.