Description
Greek Orange Pie, or Portokalopita, is a refreshing dessert made with phyllo dough, orange syrup, and a creamy custard filling. It offers the perfect balance of sweetness and citrusy tang, making it ideal for warm weather or as a sweet end to a meal.
Ingredients
- 1 package phyllo dough (about 20 sheets), thawed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 1 cup orange juice (for syrup)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for syrup)
Instructions
Prepare the syrup:
Combine sugar, water, orange juice, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened slightly. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the pie:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Whisk together eggs, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, yogurt, oil, vanilla, and baking powder in a large bowl until smooth. Tear the phyllo dough into small pieces and mix it into the batter. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. - Soak the pie with syrup:
Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over it. Let the pie cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. - Serve:
Once chilled, cut into squares and garnish with extra orange zest or powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice for a more vibrant flavor.
- For a nutty touch, you can sprinkle chopped nuts like pistachios on top before baking.
- Allow the pie to chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg