Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Greek Custard Pie, also known as galaktoboureko. This exquisite dessert features layers of crispy phyllo pastry enveloping a rich, creamy custard that’s perfectly complemented by a fragrant syrup. Ideal for any celebration or cozy gathering, this pie brings together textures that will captivate your taste buds. Its elegant presentation makes it a showstopper, while its simple ingredients ensure that you can whip it up with ease. Impress your family and friends with this delightful Mediterranean treat that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 squeezed lemon (keep the juice for future use)
- 1 package phyllo pastry (12 sheets)
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 8 cups whole milk
- 1 cup fine semolina
- 4 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup by combining sugar, water, and one cinnamon stick in a saucepan. Dissolve the sugar over medium heat, then boil gently for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Add squeezed lemon and cool.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush a baking dish with melted butter and layer six sheets of phyllo pastry, brushing each with butter.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and semolina until thickened. In another bowl, whisk eggs, remaining sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and another cinnamon stick until smooth. Gradually mix into the thickened milk.
- Pour the custard over layered phyllo. Top with remaining sheets of phyllo brushed with butter and fold excess pastry over the top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown. Pour cooled syrup over hot pie immediately after baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg