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Galaktoboureko

Galaktoboureko is a traditional Greek dessert made with layers of crispy phyllo dough and a creamy custard filling, all 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
  • 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 and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Gradually add the semolina, whisking continuously until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Beat the eggs and add them to the mixture along with the vanilla extract and melted butter. Mix well.
  4. Brush a baking dish with melted butter. Layer half of the phyllo dough sheets, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
  5. Pour the custard over the phyllo layers. Cover with the remaining phyllo sheets, again brushing each with melted 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: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

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Galaktoboureko
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