Galaktoboureko

Posted by admin on February 23, 2023 | Updated March 24, 2025
Galaktoboureko
Preparation time
20 mins
Cooking time
50 mins
Servings
10
Difficulty
Medium
Category Desserts, Pastry Meal type After dinner, Tea time Cuisine Greek Cooking method Baking Dietary Vegetarian Season Year round Tags Greek dessert, Custard pastry, Syrupy sweet
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Galaktoboureko is a classic Greek dessert made with layers of crispy phyllo pastry, creamy semolina custard, and soaked in fragrant lemon-infused syrup. A rich, sweet treat perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

For the custard (Galaktoboureko filling)

For the syrup

For the pastry

Nutrition facts per 100g

  • Calories: 250–300 kcal
  • Protein: 5–7 g
  • Total Fat: 12–15 g
    • Saturated Fat: 7–9 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 50–70 mg
  • Sodium: 30–50 mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 35–40 g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1–2 g
    • Sugars: 20–25 g
  • Vitamin C: 1–3 mg
  • Vitamin D: 10–20 IU
  • Iron: 0.5–1 mg
  • Calcium: 80–120 mg
  • Potassium: 100–150 mg
  • Phosphorus: 90–130 mg

Recipe instructions

Prepare the syrup

Make the custard

Assemble the galaktoboureko

Bake

Add the syrup