Bougatsa Tis Tebelas (Lazy Woman’s Custard Pastry)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Bougatsa Tis Tebelas (Lazy Woman's Custard Pastry)
in Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb phyllo pastry , thawed
10 ounces butter ( you can get away with 8 oz if you absolutely have to )
1 can condensed milk
hot water ( enough to measure out 2 1/2 times the volume of the can of condensed milk )
8 ounces milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 lemon , zest of
3 extra-large eggs
icing sugar
cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
367
Sugar
20g
Fat
25g
Bougatsa Tis Tebelas, also known as The Lazy Woman's Custard Pie, is a Greek pastry that is popular among locals and visitors alike. It is typically served as a breakfast pastry but can also be enjoyed as a dessert. The pastry has a sweet, creamy custard filling made from condensed milk, vanilla and egg yolks which is sandwiched between layers of crispy phyllo pastry. The dish is relatively easy to prepare and is perfect for impressing guests or indulging in as a weekend treat.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Melt the 8-10 ozs of butter in a small pot over low heat and set aside to cool.
3.In a large bowl, mix together the condensed milk, hot water, milk, vanilla, lemon zest, and eggs until combined.
4.Add in the melted butter and mix until well combined.
5.Prepare a baking dish by greasing it with butter.
6.Lay a sheet of phyllo pastry in the prepared dish and brush with melted butter.
7.Repeat this process until you have used up half the phyllo pastry sheets.
8.Pour the custard mixture over the phyllo pastry, spreading it out in an even layer.
9.Top with another layer of phyllo pastry, brushing each sheet with melted butter as before.
10.Sprinkle the top layer with icing sugar and cinnamon.
11.Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
12.Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

PROS

Bougatsa Tis Tebelas is a delicious and easy-to-make pastry that can be enjoyed as a dessert or breakfast.

The phyllo pastry is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, while the custard filling is creamy, sweet and satisfying.

CONS

This pastry is high in calories and fat due to the butter and condensed milk used to make it.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Phyllo pastry is a good source of carbohydrates and fiber, which can help to regulate your digestive system and keep you feeling full.
The eggs in the custard mixture provide protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.

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