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Galaktoboureko Recipe

A traditional Greek dessert made with layers of crispy phyllo dough and a creamy custard filling, soaked in a sweet syrup.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Custard

  • 1 liter Milk
  • 200 grams Sugar
  • 120 grams Semolina
  • 4 Eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 50 grams Butter melted

Phyllo Dough

  • 500 grams Phyllo dough
  • 200 grams Butter melted

Syrup

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

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a saucepan, heat the milk until warm but not boiling.
  3. In a bowl, mix the sugar and semolina. Gradually add this to the warm milk, stirring constantly until it thickens.
  4. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Stir in the beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
  5. Brush a baking dish with melted butter. Layer half of the phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
  6. Pour the custard over the phyllo layers. Top with the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
  7. Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. While baking, prepare the syrup by boiling sugar, water, lemon juice, and zest until thickened.
  9. Pour the hot syrup over the baked Galaktoboureko. Let it soak and cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Custard, Galaktoboureko, Greek dessert
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