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galaktoboureko-recipe

Galaktoboureko Recipe

A traditional Greek dessert made with layers of crispy phyllo dough, filled with creamy custard, and 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 Semolina
  • 200 grams Sugar
  • 4 Eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Phyllo Dough

  • 500 grams Phyllo dough
  • 250 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. Gradually add the semolina and sugar, stirring constantly until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and slowly add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. Brush a baking dish with melted butter. Layer half of the phyllo dough sheets, brushing each with butter.
  5. Pour the custard over the phyllo layers. Top with the remaining phyllo sheets, again brushing each with butter.
  6. Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. While baking, prepare the syrup by boiling sugar, water, lemon juice, and zest until slightly thickened.
  8. Once the galaktoboureko is baked, pour the hot syrup over it. Let it 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: 300IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Custard, Galaktoboureko, Greek dessert
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