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galaktoboureko-recipe

Galaktoboureko Recipe

A traditional Greek dessert made with layers of crispy phyllo dough, filled with a creamy custard, and soaked in a sweet syrup.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Baking Dish
  • Whisk
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients:  

Custard

  • 1 liter Milk
  • 200 grams Sugar
  • 120 grams Semolina
  • 4 Eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Phyllo Dough

  • 500 grams Phyllo Dough thawed
  • 200 grams Butter melted

Syrup

  • 300 grams Sugar
  • 200 ml Water
  • 1 Lemon juice and zest

Instructions: 

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • In a saucepan, heat the milk and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Gradually add the semolina, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Stir in the beaten eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Brush a baking dish with melted butter. Layer half of the phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with butter.
  • Pour the custard over the phyllo layers. Top with the remaining phyllo sheets, again brushing each with butter.
  • Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown.
  • While baking, prepare the syrup by boiling sugar, water, lemon juice, and zest until slightly thickened.
  • Once the Galaktoboureko is baked, pour the hot syrup over it. Let it cool before serving.

Notes:

Best served chilled. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Custard, Phyllo, syrup
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