Greek Custard Pastries Recipe

Name: Greek Custard Pastries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup fine semolina; 5 None eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 16 sheets phyllo dough; 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; None None FOR THE SYRUP; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 None lemon, juiced; 2 None whole cloves; 1 None cinnamon stick

Servings: persons

5 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup fine semolina
5 None eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
16 sheets phyllo dough
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
None None FOR THE SYRUP
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 None lemon, juiced
2 None whole cloves
1 None cinnamon stick

1
Place milk, sugar and semolina in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan on medium heat. Cook for 15 mins, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Cover with plastic wrap and cool. When mixture reaches room temperature, whisk in eggs and vanilla.
2
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Layer 8 sheets of phyllo in pan, brushing each sheet with melted butter. Pour custard over phyllo in pan. Top with remaining phyllo, brushing each sheet with butter. Score into 12 squares, cutting through top 3 sheets of phyllo.
3
Bake for 45 mins, or until crisp and golden. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
4
For the syrup, place all ingredients and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Stir for 2 mins, until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook for 8 mins, until syrupy.
5
Slowly pour over cooled pastry, discarding cloves and cinnamon. Cut into squares and serve at room temperature.

900

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup fine semolina, 5 None eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Greek Custard Pastries falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Greek Custard Pastries

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