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Patsavouropita

 1 package phyllo; defrosted and room temperature
 ¾ cup unsalted butter; melted
 3 cups whole milk
 ¾ cup sugar
 ½ tsp cinnamon powder
 zest of one orange
  tsp salt
 3 large eggs; room temperature
 powdered sugar and ground cinnamon; for dusting
1

To make Patsavouropita:

Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
Brush a 9 inch (22cm) cake pan or oven dish with melted butter.

2

Take one sheet of phyllo and, with a pastry brush, drip or dab all over with melted butter. With your hands, gather the phyllo up with your fingers by pinching it, inch-by-inch, until it looks like an accordion.

3

Starting from one end of the accordion, turn it inwards and coil into a round shape to resemble a flower/rose. Alternatively, you can simply place the accordion pattern directly into your baking pan for a more 'raggy' and traditional look. Repeat this process until the pan is filled to capacity.

4

Dab all the tops of the phyllo liberally with butter.

5

Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until the phyllo becomes a golden brown.

6

While phyllo is baking, add to a saucepan the milk, sugar, cinnamon powder, orange zest, and salt.

Warm over medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
Remove from heat and set aside for five minutes.

7

Whisk the three eggs in a small bowl.
Add them to the warm (not hot) milk mixture, whisking well to incorporate.

8

Pour the milk and egg mixture over the baked phyllo, and return to the oven.

Bake for an additional 25 - 30 minutes.

9

Let cool. Dust with lots of cinnamon powder and icing sugar before serving.

Patsavouropita can be served either warm or cold.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator.

10

Enjoy!