Sweet Bastela Recipe

Name: Sweet Bastela
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 1/4 cup sugar; 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 10 phyllo pastry sheets; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons raspberry jam; 1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped; confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
10 phyllo pastry sheets
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons raspberry jam
1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
confectioners' sugar

1
In a heavy saucepan, heat the milk and sugar to scalding.
2
Whirl the eggs in a blender while slowly pouring in the hot milk.
3
Add the vanilla and cinnamon.
4
If the custard doesn't thicken enough to coat a spoon, return it to the pan and reheat it gently, stirring constantly until it thickens. If it should curdle slightly while thickening, blend it again.
5
Refrigerate the custard.
6
Using a 7-8 inch plate as a guide, cut 2 circles from each sheet of filo.
7
On buttered baking pans, stack the filo sheets, four sheets to a stack, brushing every second sheet with melted butter.
8
Bake at 350u00b0F for 20 minutes until the filo is golden brown.
9
Assemble the bastela. Begin with one pair of filo circles. Spread all of the jam over this bottom layer of filo and sprinkle on a few chopped almonds.
10
Add another pair of filo circles, some almonds, and some of the egg custard.
11
Continue to layer the filo, almonds, and custard until all of the ingredients are used.
12
End with a pair of filo circles.
13
Sprinkle the pastry with confectioners' sugar, cut it into 6 wedges and serve immediately.

452

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups milk, 1/4 cup sugar, 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Sweet Bastela 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.

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