Galaktoboureko

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== Description ==
Milk pie. Galaktoboureko is at its best eaten fresh, preferably when it is still warm, but is still good the next day. No need to keep it in a refrigerator unless the weather is particularly hot.
* Serves 8 persons! 
== Ingredients ==
=== Filling ===
* 7 eggs
* 230 g caster sugar
* 100 g semolina
* 850 ml creamy milk
* 1 vanilla pod, or 3-4 drops vanilla extract
* 30 gr. unsalted butter
=== Pastry ===
* 1500 g phyllo pastry
* 120 g unsalted butter, melted
=== Syrup ===
* 150 ml water
* 1 cinnamon stick, or some lemon peel
* 170 g caster sugar
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
== Directions ==
# Bring the milk with the vanilla pod to the boil gently, (if you are using vanilla extract do not add it yet).
# Withdraw from the heat, take the vanilla pod out and gradually add the semolina to the milk while stirring continuously with a wooden spatula.
# Return to a gentle heat and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until the mixture has thickened.
# Take off the heat, mix in the butter and let it cool for 10 minutes.
# Beat the eggs with the sugar untit they get pale and fluffy and gradually add to the cooled mixture while stirring.
# If using vanilla extract add it at this stage.
# Return to a gentle heat for a further 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously, then withdraw from the heat.
# While working with the pastry, stir the mixture occasionally to prevent a crust forming on top.
# Butter a roasting dish approximately 39 x 28 x 20 cm.
# Prepare the phyllo pastry and fill in exactly the same way as described in cheese pie.
# Bake in a preheated oven, gas mark 4 / 350°F / 180°C, for 45 minutes until pale golden.
# Take out and cool for 10 minutes while you make the syrup.
# Dissolve the sugar in the water, add the aromatics and lemon juice and boil gently for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
# Let the syrup stand for 5 minutes, then remove the aromatics and slowly pour all over the galaktoboureko.
# Once the syrup has been absorbed, cut and serve.
# You may, if you like, replace the vanilla with cinnamon and nutmeg powder.
Category:Pie Recipes