Galotoboureko

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 17
Delicious Greek dessert recipe for your sweet tooth cravings
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups milk
1 cup farina or 1 cup cream of wheat
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 eggs , beaten
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
24 sheets filo pastry
3/4 cup butter , melted
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
375
Sugar
27g
Fat
18g
Galotoboureko is a traditional Greek dessert that is often served during celebrations and family gatherings. This dessert's name refers to the filling, which is a custard made from milk, sugar, farina, eggs, and cinnamon. The filling is wrapped in layers of buttered filo pastry and baked until golden. Once out of the oven, the pastry is soaked in a sugar syrup flavored with honey. The result is a sweet, rich pastry that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring milk to a boil.
3.Reduce heat to low and whisk in farina or cream of wheat and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly until mixture thickens.
4.Remove from heat and stir in eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix well.
5.Brush an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with melted butter. Place 12 sheets of filo pastry, brushing each one with melted butter, into the bottom of the prepared dish.
6.Pour the mixture evenly over the filo pastry.
7.Layer the remaining 12 filo sheets over the top of the filling, brushing each one with butter.
8.Cut the pastry through to the custard layer in diamond or square shapes.
9.Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the pastry is golden.
10.In the meantime, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar, and honey. Cook until mixture thickens.
11.Remove from heat and pour the syrup over the hot pastry. Cool and serve.

PROS

Galotoboureko is a delicious Greek dessert that is easy to make and perfect for impressing guests with its unique flavor and presentation.

CONS

This recipe has a high calorie content and may not be the best option for individuals watching their calorie intake.
Additionally, filo pastry can be difficult to work with and requires some practice to perfect.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Galotoboureko contains calcium from dairy products, which helps support strong bones and teeth.
The cinnamon in this recipe has been linked to reducing inflammation and may help regulate blood sugar levels.

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