Ingredients and Weight:
- 4 sheets of phyllo pastry
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3 eggs
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup ground walnuts or almonds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 45 minutes
- Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, and orange juice.
- Add the beaten eggs and mix well.
- Stir in the ground walnuts or almonds, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Unfold the phyllo pastry sheets and brush each sheet with the butter mixture. Stack the sheets on top of each other.
- Roll out the phyllo pastry to form a rectangle and place it in a baking dish.
- Pour the filling into the pastry-lined dish.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until the pastry is golden and the filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Nutritional Information:
(Based on the given ingredients)
- Calories: Approx. 450 per serving (based on division into 8 pieces)
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 7g
Dish Characteristics:
- A rich and flaky Greek dessert with an orange flavor and a sweet-and-savory taste from the combination of nuts and citrus.
- The phyllo pastry gives it a crispy texture while the filling is moist and flavorful.
User Comments:
- "This dessert was amazing! The combination of flavors was unique and delicious."
- "The phyllo pastry was crispy and the filling was rich and flavorful."
- "I loved the orange zest in this dessert, it gave it a fresh citrusy taste."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Phyllo pastry can be fragile, handle it carefully when rolling out and brushing with butter mixture.
- For even baking, make sure the baking dish is not too big or too small for the pastry.
- Check the dessert after about 40 minutes of baking to ensure it doesn't overcook.
