Galatoboureko Recipe

Name: Galatoboureko
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups milk; 6 eggs; 1 1/4 cups farina, uncooked (a common brand is Cream of Wheat); 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 20 sheets phyllo dough, thawed (9-inch x 14-inch); 1/4 cup butter, melted; Syrup; 2 cups water; 2 cups sugar; 1 -2 cinnamon stick, if desired (optional); 6 whole cloves, if desired (optional)

Servings: persons

8 cups milk
6 eggs
1 1/4 cups farina, uncooked (a common brand is Cream of Wheat)
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
20 sheets phyllo dough, thawed (9-inch x 14-inch)
1/4 cup butter, melted
Syrup
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1 -2 cinnamon stick, if desired (optional)
6 whole cloves, if desired (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In a large saucepan, over medium heat, scald milk.
3
In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add farina, sugar, vanilla and salt to beaten eggs. Slowly pour milk into mixture, stirring constantly.
4
Pour everything back into the large saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking and burning. Cool to room temperature.
5
While this is cooling prepare syrup: In a large saucepan, combine water and sugar, and cinnamon and cloves, if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Allow to cool and remove cinnamon and cloves.
6
Brush the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan with butter. Layer 10 sheets of phyllo dough in the bottom, brushing EACH LAYER with butter. Add custard. Top with remaining 10 layers of phyllo dough, brushing each layer with butter. Score into 12 sections.
7
Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
8
Pour cooled syrup over baked galataboureko so it is absorbed.
9
Serve at room-temperature. Refrigerate leftovers.

1454

kcal

Calories

Fat

247

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups milk, 6 eggs, 1 1/4 cups farina, uncooked (a common brand is Cream of Wheat), 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Galatoboureko 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.

Galatoboureko

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