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Galatopita Recipe (Greek Milk Pie)

Indulge in Galatopita, a Greek delight featuring creamy custard in a golden crust. With milk, semolina, and citrus zest, it's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8 slices
Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients
  

Custard

  • 1 litre milk
  • 100 grams semolina (fine)
  • 40 grams corn starch
  • 150 grams sugar (200 grams if you like it sweeter)
  • 3 eggs (medium)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 small lemon (zest + juice)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (pinch of salt)
  • 70 grams butter (unsalted)

Coating

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Makes: 26cm round

Instructions
 

Prepare Baking Dish - 26cm diameter

  • Using a stick of butter, coat the bottom and sides of backing dish.
  • Sprinkle semolina inside and on the sides, shake it around then throw out the excess semolina.

Custard

  • To a pot add inside:
    1 litre milk
    150 grams of sugar
    100 grams semolina
    40 grams cornflour
    3 medium eggs
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    Zest from one small lemon
    Juice from one small lemon
    Pinch of salt
  • Wisk all together over a medium-high heat and do not stop mixing.
  • Once a thick creamy custard has formed, turn off the heat.
  • Put inside the 70 grams of butter.
  • Mix all together until butter melts and combines well.
  • Transfer custard into baking dish.
  • Knock the dish and ensure the custard is distributed evenly.

Coating

  • In a bowl add:
    1 egg
    1 tablespoon water
    2 tablespoons sugar
    ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whisk all together with a fork.
  • Pour over the top of custard inside the baking dish and use a brush to apply everywhere.

Cooking

  • Place into a pre heated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for around 30 - 40 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, open the oven and rotate it necessary (even cooking for colour).
  • Keep your eyes on it to make sure the coating does not burn.
  • Remove when ready.
  • Allow to rest for a few hours.
  • Serve with your favourite toppings!

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 549IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 179mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dessert, galatopita
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