Galatopita, Greek milk custard pie 🥧🍋

@AniphaeS

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Sweet Desserts and Baking

 · 23 Mar 2024

Galatopita, Greek milk custard pie 🥧🍋

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Kcal: 320 kcal
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 6 cups whole milk
• 1 cup fine semolina
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 12 phyllo sheets
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
• Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
• In a large saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
• Gradually whisk in the semolina and sugar, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
• Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 5-7 minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Gradually add the egg mixture to the semolina mixture, whisking constantly until well combined.
• Stir in the melted butter until incorporated.
• Place 6 phyllo sheets in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
• Pour the custard mixture over the phyllo sheets, spreading it out evenly.
• Layer the remaining 6 phyllo sheets on top of the custard, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
• Using a sharp knife, score the top layer of phyllo into diamond shapes.
• Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
• Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
• Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

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