Anevatá kalitsounia

A distinctive Sitia version of Crete’s traditional sweet cheese pastries. Leavened with sourdough that rises in stages, their creamy, sweet filling is enclosed in a thin sheet folded into a square. After rising, they are brushed with egg, sprinkled with sesame, and baked until golden-offering a fluffy dough that embraces a velvety filling, ideal for festive or everyday tables.