Galaktoboureko Recipe - Allrecipes.com
Galaktoboureko Recipe
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Galaktoboureko

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"This is a recipe that my mom got from a coworker and would make regularly when I was young. Galaktoboureko is a traditional Greek dessert made with a custard in a crispy phyllo pastry shell. After all these years it is still a family favorite. I hope that everyone enjoys it as much as we do." —  

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  1. Pour milk into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. In a medium bowl, whisk together the semolina, cornstarch, 1 cup sugar and salt so there are no cornstarch clumps. When milk comes to a boil, gradually add the semolina mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a full boil. Remove from heat, and set aside. Keep warm.
  2. In a large bowl, beat eggs with an electric mixer at high speed. Add 1/2 cup of sugar, and whip until thick and pale, about 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla.
  3. Fold the whipped eggs into the hot semolina mixture. Partially cover the pan, and set aside to cool.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish, and layer 7 sheets of phyllo into the pan, brushing each one with butter as you lay it in. Pour the custard into the pan over the phyllo, and cover with the remaining 5 sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with butter as you lay it down.
  6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top crust is crisp and the custard filling has set. In a small saucepan, stir together the remaining cup of sugar and water. Bring to a boil. When the Galaktoboureko comes out of the oven, spoon the hot sugar syrup over the top, particularly the edges. Cool completely before cutting and serving. Store in the refrigerator.
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  • PREP 1 hr
  • COOK 45 mins
  • READY IN 1 hr 45 mins
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Aug 17, 2004

I made a big Greek dinner and wanted to do a dessert but was sick of Baklava so I tried this recipe. It was excellent and I highly recommened it. I made a half batch in a 8X8 pan and it still turned out beautifully. Thanks for the great recipe GapGirl!

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Most Helpful Critical Review
Jan 08, 2008

This was a lot of work, using a lot of ingredients and time. I served it with a greek dinner for five and we barely ate a third of it. The remainder sat in the fridge for a week before I tossed it. We found it quite bland; not unlike tapioca pudding with phyllo. Sorry, but next time I need a Greek dessert I will stick with balkava or lemon cake.

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43 Ratings

Sep 17, 2004

This was hard. Way more steps than I like in a dessert. SO, worth the effort. I made it for a company function and everyone loved it.

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Jul 06, 2005

Great recipe! I was searching for something to get rid of my extra phyllo dough and found this. It was only my second time working with phyllo dough and it turned out to be delicious. I even gave some as a birthday present to a friend and she liked it. On a side note, I had to use regular flour instead of semolina and although the custard was lumpy before I baked it, it wasn't (or it was undetectable) when finished.

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Apr 09, 2006

Delicious!!!!!!! I will make this again and again! Most restaurants that serve this, it's all Phyllo and not much custard. This recipe is perfect. wouldn't change a thing!

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Jul 07, 2006

I made this for my husband and his family who are Greek, and everyone loved it! They were amazed at how it tastes exactly like all the Greek women's recipes in their family! I will definately make this exactly as stated. I was a little unsure of the sugar water syrup, and thought I ruined it, but it turned out perfect - just like the greek pastry shops!

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Oct 12, 2005

Pretty tasty, somewhat like sweetened Cream of Wheat. This recipe makes a lot, so make sure to adjust for the right size dessert. I added a touch of vanilla extract to the syrup. Easy and good!

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Dec 28, 2005

Semolina flour was a little hard to find but it was worth the search! My dad and I agree, its just like Yia Yia used to make. Great recipe.

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Nutrition

  • Calories
  • 391 kcal
  • 20%
  • Carbohydrates
  • 55.7 g
  • 18%
  • Cholesterol
  • 119 mg
  • 40%
  • Fat
  • 15.4 g
  • 24%
  • Fiber
  • 0.7 g
  • 3%
  • Protein
  • 8.3 g
  • 17%
  • Sodium
  • 245 mg
  • 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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