This creamy, nutty, Greek Ekmek Kataifi recipe will explode your taste buds!

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Ekmek Kataifi, also known as Cream Kataifi is beautiful dessert that's pure Greek magic. This delightful pastry is a symphony of creamy and nutty flavours that will leave you craving more. Join me as I guide you through the steps to make this beautiful Greek dessert.
In this video, we'll cover every detail, from crafting the irresistible syrup that infuses the kataifi pastry to perfecting the creamy custard layer that makes this dessert unforgettable.
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Here's a sneak peek of what's in store:
Step 1: Creating the Sweet Syrup
We'll kick things off by preparing a luscious syrup that's both sweet and slightly zesty. With a blend of water, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and Greek honey, this syrup sets the stage for the incredible flavours that await.
Step 2: Crafting the Crispy Base
Watch as we transform kataifi pastry into a golden, crispy base that's light and airy. Crushed walnuts and pistachios add a delightful crunch, and a generous drizzle of melted butter ensures every bite is a symphony of textures.
Step 3: Preparing the Creamy Custard
Our creamy custard is the heart of this dessert. With a blend of eggs, sugar, milk, cornflour, plain flour, and a hint of vanilla essence, we create a velvety custard that's free from lumps. This custard blankets the syrup-soaked base, marrying flavours and textures in the most exquisite way.
Step 4: Setting and Chilling
After assembling the layers, we let our creation rest at room temperature and then refrigerate it to allow the flavours to meld and set perfectly. Patience is key to achieving the best results.
Step 5: Topping with Creamy Clouds
We finish off our Ekmek Kataifi with a cloud of whipped thickened cream, vanilla bean paste, and a touch of icing sugar. This heavenly layer crowns our dessert with an indulgent creaminess.
With the finishing touches of ground cinnamon and finely chopped pistachios, our Ekmek Kataifi is a work of art, both in taste and presentation.

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  • @elizabethkostof6952
    @elizabethkostof69522 ай бұрын

    Nikolai, my favourite KZread chef, l made ekmek kataifi yesterday and just added cream today; oh my goodness!! It was such a hit ,my family and friends and me of course loved it. I have followed a few of your recipes and everything l make is just deliciously good . I always recommend you to all my friends and family. Thank you Niki, god bless you for sharing your skills❤️❤️❤️

  • @stevepappas3936
    @stevepappas39365 ай бұрын

    Your the best im a 57 year old aussie greek im so glad i found your channel and i can have a laugh too 😂

  • @ssaamm89
    @ssaamm894 ай бұрын

    Can’t understand how you don’t have hundreds of thousands of subscribers with the quality of these videos

  • @deemelody2396
    @deemelody23965 ай бұрын

    That 1 piece is like a small meal, yummy!

  • @geourgiou
    @geourgiouАй бұрын

    It's bloody beautiful mate

  • @mariamoumoulidis8094
    @mariamoumoulidis80946 ай бұрын

    Bravo Niko 👏👏👏“It’s bloody beautiful mate”.😉. I liked both styles of your recipe videos. Both the serious and the funny Greek Aussie inspired

  • @nikolopaa

    @nikolopaa

    6 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you! 🙏 ❤️

  • @chellamanella
    @chellamanella6 ай бұрын

    Oh my goodness. This is my favourite! Defs going to try this weekend! Loved your belly rub when talking about going for the second peice 😜

  • @nikolopaa

    @nikolopaa

    6 ай бұрын

    The belly rub makes sure there’s room inside for more 😜

  • @chellamanella

    @chellamanella

    6 ай бұрын

    I wish that worked for me lol

  • @frankjames594
    @frankjames5944 ай бұрын

    Bloody beautiful, mate!

  • @joannajones8533
    @joannajones85336 ай бұрын

    Just Beautiful!! Looks SO TASTY!! Thank YOU!

  • @nikolopaa

    @nikolopaa

    6 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! 🙏

  • @jone7940
    @jone79406 ай бұрын

    Bravo Nicko! Looks great

  • @nikolopaa

    @nikolopaa

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks heaps 🙏

  • @maddukex5717
    @maddukex57175 ай бұрын

    Bloody beautiful mate!! Looks like it takes some effort, but now i can try and make some ekmek for my sister, who always spoils our family with her own ekmek!!!! Αλλη μια φορά, καταπληκτικος!!!

  • @qrez2196
    @qrez21966 ай бұрын

    Love how you have the educational comedy on your Instagram and the full guide on here. Keep up the good work 😊

  • @nikolopaa

    @nikolopaa

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Will do! 🙏

  • @Akuja66
    @Akuja666 ай бұрын

    What ever this is called, it looks absolutely delicious 😋

  • @nikolopaa

    @nikolopaa

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😋

  • @FreeHeelSkier99
    @FreeHeelSkier993 ай бұрын

    For those in the USA...175 Celsius is roughly 350 degrees in American Freedom Units.

  • @anneangel9562
    @anneangel956210 күн бұрын

    Well done, you are so talented and we are so proud of you for showcasing our fabulous cuisine. Bravo🧿🏺🇬🇷

  • @Emfromaus
    @Emfromaus6 ай бұрын

    Bring back your old voice! ❤😂

  • @nikolopaa

    @nikolopaa

    6 ай бұрын

    Don't stress 🤣 I am still doing the comedy shorts ❤ I just get so many people asking for more in depth tutorials aswell

  • @dimisdnc710
    @dimisdnc7106 ай бұрын

    Επανέφερε τον παλιό σου τρόπο περιγραφής και βάλε γρήγορα το φανελάκι! Έτσι σε αγαπήσαμε, μην το αλλάζεις φιλαράκι.

  • @onderismail2144
    @onderismail21446 ай бұрын

    Ekmek is Turkish for bread this dessert is made with bread that has to be a fair few days old and the rest is as shown Try making this as it should be made with bread fantastic dessert

  • @nikolopaa

    @nikolopaa

    6 ай бұрын

    This is a Greek style and how I have always had it but will have to give that a try. Thanks 🙏

  • @onderismail2144

    @onderismail2144

    6 ай бұрын

    @@nikolopaa Hi, Thanks nice of you to get back to me, this dessert is one of my favs as my dad used to make it for us, yes do please try with bread let me know what you think me I’m definitely going to make it your way as you had me wishing I could share taste your dessert so next few days hopefully I will make one your way 👍 First time watching you & i enjoyed it Thank you so new subscriber

  • @eren3390

    @eren3390

    4 ай бұрын

    @@nikolopaastill turkish

  • @Aquarian55

    @Aquarian55

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@nikolopaano such thing as Greek style to it? Which part of it is Greek?

  • @tamsinglover-emerson696
    @tamsinglover-emerson6966 ай бұрын

    May I ask, what accent is this. It’s a great video but the accent is melting my head trying to place it

  • @nikolopaa

    @nikolopaa

    6 ай бұрын

    This is my normal voice haha. When I make shorts a comedy play on “Greek- australian” migrants

  • @joannajones8533

    @joannajones8533

    6 ай бұрын

    Australian :)

  • @stevepappas3936

    @stevepappas3936

    4 ай бұрын

    Aussie Aussie Aussie lol

  • @samperras
    @samperras20 күн бұрын

    Cracka

  • @helengarrison7543
    @helengarrison75435 ай бұрын

    Promo-SM ✌️

  • @u8fitness
    @u8fitnessАй бұрын

    The accent in this video threw me for a six 😂

  • @azimahamir6916
    @azimahamir69166 ай бұрын

    Nice recipe but no pastry

  • @nikolopaa

    @nikolopaa

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks :)

  • @harun4517
    @harun45176 ай бұрын

    this is a Turkish dessert and its name is also Turkish - Ekmek means bread in Turkish - original name is Ekmek Kadayifi

  • @joannajones8533

    @joannajones8533

    6 ай бұрын

    Turks learned it from the Byzantines - it's not a Turkish dish - it's a Byzantine dish.

  • @harun4517

    @harun4517

    6 ай бұрын

    @@joannajones8533 so that's why Byzantines put a Turkish name on it and Greeks adopted that name for centuries. that makes sense! thank you

  • @demetrishadjiyerou1587

    @demetrishadjiyerou1587

    6 ай бұрын

    This was being made for hundreds of years in Anatolia before the Christian populations were exterminated

  • @eren3390

    @eren3390

    4 ай бұрын

    @@joannajones8533you greeks say this for every dish😂 back up your claim greek thieve

  • @Aquarian55

    @Aquarian55

    3 ай бұрын

    Where is your evidence? No food like this existed before your lived amongst Turks. ​@@joannajones8533

  • @muhammadshaheen7238
    @muhammadshaheen723810 күн бұрын

    I am lost in your accents.

  • @kalencwil3924
    @kalencwil39242 ай бұрын

    It’s very overrated

  • @Aquarian55
    @Aquarian553 ай бұрын

    Can you stop calling Turkish sweets Greek? Have you no shame?

  • @yiotae9386

    @yiotae9386

    2 ай бұрын

    what are u talking about ? Now days they call Greek territories and history theirs ... and u are talking about desserts ? we have changed it ... ... ..even if its yours ....

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