Serves 1
Directions
- 1Remove the kataifi pastry from its packaging and unravel the strands.
- 2Pour over melted unsalted butter, massaging it through.
- 3Add shredded coconut.
- 4Prepare the custard by combining Greek yogurt, sugar, olive oil, eggs, baking powder, orange zest, and a sprinkling of salt.
- 5Whisk the custard until it's nice and smooth.
- 6When the kataifi is ready, use a fork to loosen the pastry slightly to ensure the custard seeps through perfectly.
- 7Bake your portokalopita until the custard has cooked through and is deep in golden color.
- 8Poke holes into the cake.
- 9Pour over syrup infused with cinnamon and orange.
- 10Allow the portokalopita to soak in those delicious flavors and enjoy immediately.
Ingredients
- kataifi pastry
- unsalted butter
- shredded coconut
- Greek yogurt
- sugar
- olive oil
- eggs
- baking powder
- orange zest
- salt
- syrup infused with cinnamon and orange
Equipment
fork
Tips
- You can leave the coconut out if you prefer.
- Use a fork to loosen the kataifi pastry slightly after baking to ensure the custard seeps through perfectly.
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