Greek Sunrise Delight

Allergens

Nuts, Eggs

Ingredients

• 3 large oranges (for zest and juice)
• 1 cup sugar
• 6 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup gluten
• free flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup pistachios, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Begin by preparing the citrus compote. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar with the zest and juice of 2 oranges. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Let it simmer for about 8 minutes to thicken slightly. Set aside to cool.
2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and eggs until creamy. Add in the zest of 1 orange, baking powder, almond flour, gluten free flour, and salt. Mix well to combine.
4. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center. Let cool completely.
5. In another bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and honey until smooth. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the yogurt mixture and stir until fully incorporated. Set aside.
6. Chop 3/4 cup of pistachios and mix them with the melted butter. Spread this mixture evenly on top of the cooled sponge layer in the pan.
7. Pour the yogurt mixture over the pistachio layer. Smooth the surface.
8. Bake for 25 minutes, or until set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
9. In a small bowl, toss together the remaining chopped pistachios with a little sugar and a dash of orange zest. Sprinkle this mixture over the cooled yogurt layer for an added crunch.
10. Serve each slice with a generous spoonful of the prepared citrus compote.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this dessert is balancing the different textures and flavors - from the crunchy pistachio topping to the velvety yogurt layer, and tangy citrus compote.

Notes

The orange compote can be made ahead of time to save preparation time.