Kataifi Eton Mess

Ingredients

375g Kataifi Pastry

100g Butter, melted

Whipped cream

Macerated strawberries

250g strawberries, hulled & halved

1-2 tbsp caster sugar

Juice of half a lemon or lime

Method

Take half a packet of kataifi pastry and place it in a bowl (place the remainder back in the fridge, sealed tightly in its packet).  Loosen the kataifi strands with your fingers to separate. 

Pour over the melted butter and mix through with your hands, ensuring all strands are evenly coated.

Place the kataifi pastry on a lined baking tray, in a moderate oven for approx. 10 mins or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven & allow to cool. Break up with your hands to a chunky crumb consistency & set aside.

Place the cut strawberries, sugar & lemon/lime juice in a bowl, stirring through until the strawberries are well coated.  Cover and place in the fridge for a minimum of 30mins.  The longer you leave the strawberries to soak, the softer and more of a liquid they become. 

To assemble each eton mess, layer in each glass, the strawberries, cream and a sprinkling or kataifi crumb.  Repeat until the glass is full.

Recipe, styling and photography by Souvlaki for the Soul

Kataifi Fruit Cups

Ingredients

Makes 5 cups

375 g packet Antoniou Kataifi pastry

150 g butter, melted

Fresh fruit, roughly chopped

3 cups yoghurt, cream or ice cream

Garnish options

Melted dark chocolate

Grated chocolate

Nuts

Lime zest

Biscuit, crumbled

Method

Preheat your oven to 200 deg C and line a large tray with baking paper.

Pour the melted butter through the kataifi and mix with your hands until well combined.

Using a 7cm cookie cutter as your mould, place 25 grams of the kataifi in the mould and press down to form a disc.*

Repeat with the remaining kataifi until you have 15 discs.

Cook in the oven for 10 mins or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before using.

Prepare your fruit cups by placing a kataifi disc on the bottom of the glass. Add cream or yoghurt, followed by fruit & garnish. Repeat this method until the cup is full (approx. 3 discs). 

*Note: Measure your serving glasses to ensure you use the right size cookie cutter for a perfect fit.

Recipe, styling and photography by Souvlaki for the Soul

Chocolate Kataifi Jam Sandwiches

Ingredients

375g Antoniou Kataifi pastry

100g butter melted

250g raspberry jam

800g dark chocolate melts

1 tbsp vegetable oil

Method

Preheat your oven to 200oC and line a large tray with baking paper.

Pour the melted butter through the kataifi until well combined. Using a 10cm cookie cutter as your guide place 20 grams of the kataifi in the mould and squash down to form a disc. Repeat with the remaining kataifi until you have 18 discs.

Cook in the oven for 10 mins or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before using.

Melt the chocolate in the microwave until completely smooth and add the vegetable oil. Stir well and set aside.

To make the sandwiches, add a heaped tablespoon of raspberry jam to one disc and spread evenly. Top with another disc and dip in the melted chocolate ensuring it is evenly covered. Place on a tray lined with baking paper and repeat with the remainder of the ingredients until you have 9 sandwiches.

Serve topped with fresh raspberries.

Recipe, styling and photography by Souvlaki for the Soul