Kataifi Portokalopita

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Remove the kataifi pastry from its packaging and unravel the strands.
  2. 2Pour over melted unsalted butter, massaging it through.
  3. 3Add shredded coconut.
  4. 4Prepare the custard by combining Greek yogurt, sugar, olive oil, eggs, baking powder, orange zest, and a sprinkling of salt.
  5. 5Whisk the custard until it's nice and smooth.
  6. 6When the kataifi is ready, use a fork to loosen the pastry slightly to ensure the custard seeps through perfectly.
  7. 7Bake your portokalopita until the custard has cooked through and is deep in golden color.
  8. 8Poke holes into the cake.
  9. 9Pour over syrup infused with cinnamon and orange.
  10. 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.
Kataifi Portokalopita | Clip Recipe