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Greek Custard Pie

May 24, 2012 by Penelope

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I absolutely love Greek pastries, as does my family, and a particular favorite is a pastry custard pie called Galaktoboureko (“milk pie”). It happens to be my husband’s favorite, so it’s a good thing my mother and grandmother taught me their fabulous version of this popular recipe… my husband gets to enjoy it often as a result.

This creamy, sweet pastry is easy to make, and involves baking the custard inside phyllo. It tastes best when eaten on the day it’s made, so I tend to reserve making it for large get-togethers, or when my husband particularly craves it. I use a family recipe when I make Galaktoboureko, a version that is very thick and rich, just like a good custard should be. It’s a hit at our family parties, and I usually serve it to my guests with a lovely fruit platter and espresso- it’s a great way to relax and enjoy an evening with friends and family.

Sound good? Great! Here is my easy family recipe for this tasty, rich pastry!

Greek Custard Pie

A deliciously sweet and rich custard
5 from 1 vote
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Servings: 24
Author: Penelope Guzman

Ingredients

  • Filling:
  • 6 cups milk
  • 1 1/4 cup Farina
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 10 sheets phyllo pastry
  • 3/4 cup butter melted (for brushing)
  • cinnamon
  • Syrup:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Pour milk into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together farina and one cup sugar and stir into boiling milk gradually. Stir continuously until mixture thickens (full boil), then remove from heat.
  • In a bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on high. Add 1/2 cup sugar, and whip until thick, about 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla.
  • Add whipped eggs into farina mixture and set aside.
  • Grease 9x13 inch baking dish and layer five sheets of phyllo into pan, brushing each sheet of phyllo with butter.
  • Pour the mixture into the pan over the phyllo.
  • Cover with five sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with butter again.
  • Bake for 45 minutes until the crust is crisp and the custard has set.
  • To make syrup: in a small saucepan, stir together cup of sugar and water and bring to a boil.
  • When the Galaktoboureko comes out of the oven, spoon the hot sugar syrup over the entire area. Powder lightly with cinnamon.
  • Let cool, then cut and serve. Enjoy!

 

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About Penelope

Penelope is a mom of two boys who loves to dabble in her favorite hobbies, cooking and photography. She writes about family, marriage, beauty, recipes, and more at Penelope's Oasis.

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  1. Ryan says

    May 30, 2012 at 5:40 am

    5 stars
    Hi Penelope!!!! Great recipe by the way. Always been a massive fan of Greek food, but never tried too many desserts.

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