Galaktoboureko
A creamy custard pie wrapped in crispy phyllo and soaked in aromatic honey syrup. This traditional Greek dessert combines silky semolina custard with butter-brushed pastry layers.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- ¾ cup semolina
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 whole eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 12 sheets phyllo dough sheets
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1.5 cups water
- 1.5 cups sugar
- ½ cup honey
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
Instructions
- 1
Heat milk in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until steaming, not boiling.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together semolina, sugar, and salt. Slowly pour into hot milk while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- 3
Continue stirring for 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the pan sides.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- 5
In a separate bowl, beat eggs lightly. Temper eggs by slowly adding warm custard while whisking constantly, then pour back into pan.
- 6
Stir gently over low heat for 2 minutes. Transfer to a baking dish and let cool completely.
- 7
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
- 8
Layer 6 phyllo sheets in the dish, brushing each generously with melted butter.
- 9
Spread cooled custard evenly over phyllo base.
- 10
Layer remaining 6 phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter.
- 11
Using a sharp knife, score the phyllo into diamond or square portions without cutting through to the custard.
- 12
Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- 13
While pie bakes, combine water, sugar, honey, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- 14
Remove from heat and discard cinnamon stick and cloves. Let syrup cool slightly.
- 15
Pour warm syrup evenly over hot pie immediately after removing from oven. Let it soak for 15 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy-bottomed saucepan
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- whisk
- pastry brush
- sharp knife
- medium saucepan
- wooden spoon
- mixing bowls
- measuring cups and spoons
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