The Cypriot Easter cheese pastry traditionally made with halloumi is flaouna.
Flaouna is a seasonal pastry from Cyprus, especially associated with Orthodox Easter. Its filling commonly includes cheese such as halloumi, along with eggs, mint and mahlab or mastic, depending on the recipe and family tradition. Some versions also contain raisins, producing a sweet-savory flavor.
Families traditionally prepare flaounes during Holy Week, often making large batches for Easter gatherings. The pastries may be round, triangular or square, and sesame seeds are frequently pressed onto the outside. Recipes differ between communities and regions, so not every flaouna contains exactly the same cheese or spices. It is distinct from baklava, which is a layered pastry centered on nuts and syrup rather than a cheese-rich Easter filling.