Creamy custard in crispy phyllo pastry soaked in lemon syrup. Greek dessert.
Ingredients
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- whole milk
- fine semolina
- sugar
- eggs
- butter
- vanilla
- lemon zest
- phyllo dough
- lemon syrup
Ingredients
Scale
Measurement units
- whole milk
- fine semolina
- sugar
- eggs
- butter
- vanilla
- lemon zest
- phyllo dough
- lemon syrup
Instructions
Make the custard
Make the custard
Assemble and bake
Assemble and bake
Tomorrow's Meal
Crispy Galaktoboureko Bread Pudding
Crumbled leftover galaktoboureko layered with fresh custard and caramelized in the oven for a deconstructed second life
You'll need to pick up:
2 cups whole milk4 egg yolks3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons butter for baking dishPinch of nutmeg or cinnamon
Quick overview:
- 1.Break cold galaktoboureko into rough 1-2 inch pieces (some crispy phyllo, some custardy center)
- 2.Whisk milk, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla into a custard base
- 3.Butter a baking dish and layer half the galaktoboureko pieces on bottom
- 4.Pour half the custard over pieces, let soak 2 minutes
- 5.Add remaining galaktoboureko pieces, pour remaining custard over top
- 6.Sprinkle nutmeg or cinnamon lightly across surface
- 7.Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until custard sets and top edges turn golden
- 8.Cool 10 minutes before serving warm with syrup drizzle if desired
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