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Portokalopita | Traditional Cake From Crete, Greece | TasteAtlas
Portokalopita | Traditional Cake From Crete, Greece | TasteAtlas
Portokalopita | Traditional Cake From Crete, Greece | TasteAtlas
Portokalopita | Traditional Cake From Crete, Greece | TasteAtlas

Portokalopita

(Πορτοκαλόπιτα)

This traditional Greek dessert consists of layered or torn phyllo sheets that are blended with a creamy, orange-flavored yogurt custard. When baked, the cake is doused in a thick, sugary, orange-spiked syrup. Portokalopita is a classic that comes in different versions and often incorporates semolina, cinnamon, vanilla, and dried or candied fruit.


It is best served well chilled and is occasionally paired with ice cream.