Traditional Greek Galaktoboureko - Greek Custard Pie With Syrup
- by XpatAthens
- Tuesday, 29 November 2016
Galaktoboureko is a traditional Greek dessert made with layers of golden brown crispy phyllo, sprinkled with melted butter, filled with the most creamy custard and bathed in scented syrup. This is a very easy to follow Galaktoboureko recipe for you to recreate this traditional sweet delight from scratch.
Based Ingredients
- 400-450g phyllo pastry (14 ounces/ 9-10 sheets)
- 230g butter (8 ounces)
For the Custard
- 170g semolina (6 ounces)
- 250g sugar (9 ounces)
- 500g milk (18 ounces)
- 4 eggs (separated into whites and yolks)
- a knob of butter
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 500g single cream (18 ounces)
For the Syrup
- 450g water (16 ounces)
- 800 sugar (28 ounces)
- 2 tbsps honey
- zest of 1 lemon
- a cinnamon stick (optional)
To read this recipe in full, please visit: My Greek Dish