Galaktoboureko Recipe

Name: Galaktoboureko
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 3/4 cup semolina flour; 5 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup butter, clarified, melted and warmed, divided; 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated or 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3/4 lb phyllo dough; 2 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups water; 3 thin lemon slices; 1 stick cinnamon

Servings: persons

2 cups milk
3/4 cup semolina flour
5 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, clarified, melted and warmed, divided
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated or 1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 lb phyllo dough
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
3 thin lemon slices
1 stick cinnamon

1
In a deep saucepan, heat milk and semolina, stirring constantly until it reaches the boiling point.
2
Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
3
In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy.
4
Add the semolina mixture.
5
Add 1/2-cup of the melted butter and lemon rind; blend well.
6
Place 8 phyllo sheets in a buttered 13 x 9-inch baking pan, BRUSHING EACH sheet generously with melted butter.
7
Allow phyllo to extend up sides of pan.
8
Spread filling evenly over phyllo; fold overhanging phyllo over the filling and brush with butter.
9
Cover with 8 buttered phyllo sheets, which have been trimmed to fit pan.
10
With a sharp knife, score only through the top phyllo layers making 4 equal rows, lengthwise.
11
Sprinkle a few drops of cold water over top.
12
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
13
Drizzle cold syrup over hot pastry.
14
Return to oven for 5 minutes.
15
Let stand 2 hours before serving.
16
Cut into diamonds or squares.
17
Galaktoboureko is best served the day it is made. Refrigerate any leftovers. This tends to get a bit soggy after a couple days.

1515

kcal

Calories

Fat

231

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups milk, 3/4 cup semolina flour, 5 eggs, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Galaktoboureko falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Galaktoboureko

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