Description
Galaktoboureko is a traditional Greek dessert made of semolina custard wrapped in crispy phyllo pastry and soaked in syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semolina
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 package phyllo pastry (about 20 sheets)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar (for syrup)
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, heat the milk and sugar until it dissolves.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the semolina and vanilla extract.
- Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Lay a sheet of phyllo in a greased baking dish and brush with melted butter. Repeat for 8 sheets.
- Pour the cooled custard over the phyllo.
- Cover with additional phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a small pot, combine water, sugar, and lemon juice to make the syrup. Boil for 10 minutes.
- Pour the syrup over the hot dessert when it comes out of the oven.
- Let it sit for a few hours before serving.
Notes
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Make sure to cover the phyllo pastry with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
- You can garnish with ground cinnamon or nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Galaktoboureko, Greek dessert, phyllo pastry, custard dessert