Galaktoboureko - Milk Custard Wrapped in Phyllo Dough Recipe

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Galaktoboureko - Milk Custard Wrapped in Phyllo Dough
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
354
Calories
Total time
65
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 4 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 slices lemons
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup semolina (greek simigthali)
  • 1 lb phyllo dough (keep a damp cloth over the sheets while you work so it doesn'tsp dry out)
  • 1 lb unsalted butter, melted , to brush on dough

Directions:

  1. Syrup: The morning you are going to bake, combine 4 cups sugar, 2 cups water, 1 cinnamon stick and 2 slices lemon.
  2. Boil for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat; remove cinnamon stick and lemon slices, and cool syrup completely. Also may be made a day in advance and refrigerated, covered.
  4. When syrup is cooled, preheat oven to 350°F
  5. Brush softened butter inside 9x13x2-inch glass baking dish.
  6. For the filling, place milk, sugar, semolina, 1/4 stick softened butter, beaten eggs and extract in a heavy 4-quart pot over low heat, and mix.
  7. Stir continuously until the mixture becomes thicker than pudding consistency.
  8. Set aside to cool slightly.
  9. SEE NOTE: To assemble, fold 10 to 12 pieces of phyllo, one at a time, into the buttered baking dish, lightly brushing each piece with melted butter as it is placed. , Make sure to leave half of the sheet lapping over the side of the dish.
  10. Pour in warm custard filling.
  11. Layer 10 more phyllo pieces on top, buttering each layer.
  12. Score the top layer to form roughly 2x2-inch squares. Bake at 350 F for 30 to 45 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  13. When removed from oven, pour cold syrup over hot Galaktoboureko (sizzling is normal) and allow it to cool to room temperature before serving, 45 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 353.55 Kcal (1480 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.24g 28%
Cholesterol 71.37mg 24%
Sodium 122.25mg 5%
Potassium 115.15mg 2%
Total Carbs 42.86g 14%
Sugars 26.9g 108%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%
Protein 4.66g 9%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 65.7mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 243.23 Kcal (1018 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.55g 28%
Cholesterol 49.1mg 24%
Sodium 84.11mg 5%
Potassium 79.22mg 2%
Total Carbs 29.48g 14%
Sugars 18.51g 108%
Dietary Fiber 0.55g 3%
Protein 3.2g 9%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.7mg 6%
Calcium 45.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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