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Galaktoboureko Recipe

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 beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Phyllo Dough

  • 500 grams Phyllo dough thawed
  • 200 grams Butter melted

Syrup

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

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a saucepan, heat milk and sugar until sugar dissolves. Gradually add semolina, stirring constantly until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and slowly add beaten eggs and vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
  4. Butter a baking dish and layer half of the phyllo sheets, brushing each with melted butter.
  5. Pour the custard over the phyllo layers and cover with remaining phyllo sheets, again brushing each with butter.
  6. Bake for 45-60 minutes until golden brown.
  7. While baking, prepare the syrup by boiling sugar, water, lemon juice, and zest for 10 minutes.
  8. Pour hot syrup over the baked Galaktoboureko and let it soak in.
  9. 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: 1mg

Keywords

Custard, Galaktoboureko, Greek dessert
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