Ingredients
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- 400 grams kataifi pastry
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar for syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Melt the butter and mix it with the kataifi pastry.
- Spread half of the kataifi mixture in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs with sugar, yogurt, baking powder, and vanilla.
- Pour the egg mixture over the kataifi in the baking dish.
- Top with the remaining kataifi mixture, and bake for about 45 minutes until golden.
- While baking, prepare the syrup by boiling orange juice, water, and sugar for 10 minutes.
- Pour the hot syrup over the kataifi dessert after it’s done baking.
- Let it cool and absorb the syrup before serving.
Notes
- Serve chilled for the best flavor.
- Top with crushed nuts for added texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams