Easy 15-Minute Greek No-Bake Dessert!Traditional Zakynthian Frigania

Easy 15-Minute Greek No-Bake Dessert!Traditional Zakynthian Frigania
Learn how to make Authentic Frigania (Φρυγανιά)—the ultimate traditional no-bake Greek dessert from the island of Zakynthos! Featuring layers of syrup-soaked rusks, rich and velvety custard pastry cream, and a light whipped topping, this 15-minute treat is even easier than Tiramisu.
Whether you need a quick summer dessert, a crowd-pleasing party treat, or an introduction to classic Greek baking, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort—no oven required!
INGREDIENTS:
The Base:
100 g bread rusks
The Syrup:
150 ml water
150 g sugar
1 mastic gum
The Custard Cream:
1 liter milk
2 eggs
100 g cornstarch
100 g sugar
Vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
50 g butter
The Whipped Topping:
350 ml heavy cream
100 g sugar
1–2 tbsp lemon juice (optional, to balance sweetness)
Garnish:
Pistachios, chopped nuts, or ground cinnamon
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