Galaktoboureko is a Greek dessert of semolina custard in filo. The name means “milk börek”. It may be made in a pan, with filo layered on top and underneath and cut into square portions, or rolled into individual servings. It is served or coated with a clear, sweet syrup. Wikipedia
This is not a typical home recipe. It was mastered through many years of trials and gained weight. It’s super creamy
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 3 C whole milk
- 3 C light cream
- 11 oz sugar
- 4 oz rice flour
- 2 oz fine semolina
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Teaspoon vanilla
- 1package phyllo
- Syrup
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Make syrup first and cool
- Scald milk and cream in pot
- Mix eggs,sugar,semolina and flour together with whisk
- Add to milk slowly(temper)
- Keep boiling until thick, about 5-8 min
- Butter pan (Use deep pan, I used 14 x11 3 deep),add half on the bottom folding over sides so wen you add cream it will be totally enclosed
- Add cream then add top layers buttering every piece, fold in all layers and tuck in any remaining extra pieces
- Score slightly with very sharp knife
- Bake at 325 for 60 min
- Add syrup soon as it’s out of oven
Trust me, it’s the best!