PORTOKALOPITA RECIPE BY TASTY
Learn how to make Madame Ginger's authentic portokalopita, or Greek orange phyllo pie. Fresh orange batter entwined with buttery phyllo dough brings you to a custardy heaven you never thought possible.
Provided by Jasmine Pak
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Grease a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Tear the phyllo sheets into uneven pieces, separating the layers, and evenly spread across the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until the phyllo is lightly toasted and hardened. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, use a whisk or electric hand mixer on medium-high speed to whip the sugar and the eggs together until doubled in volume, pale yellow, and thick, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sunflower oil, baking powder, vanilla, orange zest, and Greek yogurt. Beat for 1-2 minutes, until smooth.
- Crush the toasted phyllo into small pieces, then use a rubber spatula to fold into the egg mixture until well incorporated.
- Transfer the orange pie mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is set. If the surface is browning too quickly, cover the pan with foil.
- While the pie is baking, make the orange syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, water, lemon juice, orange peel, and sugar. Bring to a low boil over medium low heat and cook until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup is slightly thickened, 10-12 minutes.
- Remove the orange pie from the oven and poke the surface all over with a fork.
- Slowly ladle the orange syrup over the cake, letting the pie soak up the syrup.
- Let the pie sit for about 1 hour to fully absorb the syrup, then slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 635 calories, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 52 grams
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Bahjo Mssteahyung
[email protected]This portokalopita was easy to make and turned out perfect! The orange flavor is amazing and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Jody Ibrahim
[email protected]I made this portokalopita for my family and they all loved it! The orange flavor is amazing and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Amera Reda
[email protected]This portokalopita was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The orange flavor was nice and the cake was moist. I will definitely be making this again, but I will reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Network Tjindunda
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orange flavored desserts, but I decided to give this portokalopita a try and I'm so glad I did! The orange flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the cake is moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Tote Sharafat
[email protected]This portokalopita was easy to make and turned out perfect! The orange flavor is amazing and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Savasta Foster
[email protected]I made this portokalopita for my family and they all loved it! The orange flavor is amazing and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Jennifer Guadalupe
[email protected]This portokalopita was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The orange flavor was nice and the cake was moist. I will definitely be making this again, but I will reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Taha Adel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orange flavored desserts, but I decided to give this portokalopita a try and I'm so glad I did! The orange flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the cake is moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Reotshepile Vanwyk
[email protected]This portokalopita was easy to make and turned out perfect! The orange flavor is amazing and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Chazika Chance
[email protected]I made this portokalopita for my family and they all loved it! The orange flavor is amazing and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this again.
paul biggs
[email protected]This portokalopita was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The orange flavor was nice and the cake was moist. I will definitely be making this again, but I will reduce the amount of sugar next time.
indie-anna simpson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orange flavored desserts, but I decided to give this portokalopita a try and I'm so glad I did! The orange flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the cake is moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
alen muca
[email protected]This portokalopita was easy to make and turned out perfect! The orange flavor is amazing and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Marjorix Eda
[email protected]I made this portokalopita for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Saleem Ahmed
[email protected]This portokalopita was absolutely delicious! The orange syrup was perfectly sweet and tangy, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.