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Galaktoboureko

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Galaktoboureko, a classic Greek dessert, showcases a custard encased in a crispy phyllo pastry shell. My mom acquired this recipe from a colleague and prepared it regularly during my childhood. Even after all these years, it remains a beloved dish within our family. I sincerely hope that everyone relishes it as much as we do.
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Prep Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 16
Calories 367 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups white sugar, divided
  • 1 cup semolina flour
  • 3 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup butter, melted
  • 12 sheets phyllo dough
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Whisk 1 cup sugar, semolina, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium bowl until no cornstarch clumps remain.
  • Bring milk to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Gradually stir in semolina mixture with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed. Add 1/2 cup sugar and beat for a full 10 minutes until thick and pale. Stir in vanilla. Fold mixture into the hot semolina mixture. Partially cover the pan and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place one phyllo sheet into the pan and brush with melted butter; repeat with six more sheets. Pour custard into the pan, then add the remaining phyllo sheets, one at a time, brushing each with butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top crust is crisp and custard filling has set, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • When the custard is just about finished baking, stir remaining 1 cup sugar and water together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Remove custard from the oven and spoon hot syrup over top, particularly around the edges. Let cool to room temperature, then cut into 16 squares and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 224mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Galaktoboureko
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