Greek Custard phyllo triangles

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 11
Crispy and Delicious Greek Custard Phyllo Triangles Recipe
in Pastry

Prep

40 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 large eggs
1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 quart milk
16 ounces phyllo pastry sheets
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 lb sweet melted butter
1/3 cup water
powdered sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
373
Sugar
31g
Fat
19g
Greek Custard Phyllo Triangles are a popular dessert in Greece. They are usually served with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoyed with friends and family. This dessert is made with layers of crispy phyllo pastry filled with a sweet, creamy custard. It is easy to prepare and a great way to end a meal on a sweet note. The custard can be flavored with various ingredients like orange zest, lemon juice or even brandy to add a different flavor to the dessert.

Instructions

1.In a large saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat.
2.Add 3/4 cup of sugar and vanilla extract. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.
3.Add the milk and heat to scalding, stirring occasionally.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, cornstarch, and remaining sugar.
5.Slowly pour half of the scalded milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
6.Return the egg mixture to the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
7.Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
8.Remove from heat and let cool.
9.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
10.Cut the phyllo sheets to the size of your baking pan. Brush each sheet with melted butter and layer them in the baking pan.
11.Pour the custard onto the phyllo layers.
12.Fold the edges of the phyllo over the custard mixture to form triangles.
13.Brush the triangles with butter and sprinkle with water.
14.Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
15.Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

PROS

These flaky phyllo triangles are filled with sweet, creamy custard, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion.
The crispy phyllo layers complement the smooth custard filling perfectly.

CONS

Phyllo pastry can be a bit tricky to work with, as it can dry out easily.
Some people may find the custard filling too sweet or too rich.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest dessert option, these phyllo triangles do contain some nutrients. Eggs are a good source of protein, while milk provides calcium and vitamin D.
The phyllo pastry is lower in fat than other pastry options, with approximately 3 grams of fat per ounce.

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