How to make a Kataifi Pastry tart case

Watch this video to learn how to make a Kataifi Pastry tart case

  1. Before you begin this Kataifi Pastry recipe, take your Kataifi Pastry out of the fridge to bring it up to room temperature.

  2. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. 

  3. Place the Kataifi Pastry in a large bowl and tease the Kataifi with your fingers, separating all the strands.

  4. Pour the melted butter over the Kataifi and using your fingers massage the Kataifi until all the strands are well coated with butter.

  5. Place the Kataifi in an 18cm springform cake tin.

  6. Using your hands, press the Kataifi down firmly along the base and sides of the tin, to form a tart shaped case.

  7. You can also use the edge of a glass to do this. Ensure that the Kataifi reaches right to the pan top as it will shrink and shorten in height when it cooks.

  8. Place in the oven and bake until golden in colour, approximately 30 minutes.

  9. Remove from the oven and allow the Kataifi tart case to cool completely.