Portocalopita
12 servings
150 minutes
Portokalopita is a Greek orange pie that delights with its tenderness and juiciness. Its history is rooted in the traditions of Mediterranean cuisine, where citrus fruits are used to create aromatic and rich desserts. This pie combines airy phyllo dough soaked in orange syrup with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. The taste of Portokalopita is a harmony of sweetness, the light tartness of orange, and subtle spicy aroma. Its uniqueness lies in the unusual use of phyllo dough, which tears into pieces and becomes part of the pie's structure. Serving it with pieces of stewed oranges makes it even more exquisite. This pie is perfect for tea gatherings and cozy evenings, filling the atmosphere with the aromas of Greek sunshine and traditions.
1
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees. Slice the orange into rounds. Place 3 rounds in a deep bowl and pour orange juice over them. Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes until the oranges are soft. Let cool.
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Orange juice: 200 ml
2
In a small saucepan, mix 1.5 cups of water, half a cup of sugar, add a cinnamon stick, and bring to a boil. After 5 minutes, remove the syrup from heat and pour it over the baked orange. Let it cool.
- Sugar: 1.5 tablespoon
- Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
3
Grease a rectangular cake mold with butter and sprinkle with flour. In a bowl, beat sugar with eggs until white. Add semolina, orange juice, olive oil, yogurt, orange zest, and vanilla.
- Olive oil: 250 ml
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Orange zest: 1 tablespoon
- Greek yogurt: 200 g
- Vanilla extract: 0.5 tablespoon
- Semolina: 0.3 glass
- Baking powder: 1.5 teaspoon
- Butter: 10 g
4
Cut the phyllo dough into small pieces and mix it into the batter. Pour the mixture into the prepared mold.
- Filo dough: 340 g
5
Bake for 35-40 minutes until a nice golden color. When the cake is ready, poke it several times with a skewer and pour cooled syrup over it. This way the pie will soak in especially well. For serving, cut the pie into 12 square slices and decorate each with a quarter of an orange.
- Oranges: 1 piece