Galaktobourekos (Custard Tarts)

Galaktobourekos are beloved Greek pastries featuring delicate, buttery filo pastry triangles filled with a thick, creamy vanilla custard. The contrast between the shattering crispness of the baked dough and the smooth, sweet pudding inside makes these tarts an irresistible treat. They are traditionally dusted with powdered sugar just before serving, adding a touch of elegance. Perfect for Sunday brunches, holiday gatherings, or as a comforting afternoon dessert with coffee. While they look intricate, the folding technique is simple and rewarding, allowing you to bring authentic Greek bakery flavor into your own kitchen with ease.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling

Cuisine: Greek

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 50

Calories: 12167.7

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

Galaktobourekos are beloved Greek pastries featuring delicate, buttery filo pastry triangles filled with a thick, creamy vanilla custard. The contrast between the shattering crispness of the baked dough and the smooth, sweet pudding inside makes these tarts an irresistible treat. They are traditionally dusted with powdered sugar just before serving, adding a touch of elegance. Perfect for Sunday brunches, holiday gatherings, or as a comforting afternoon dessert with coffee. While they look intricate, the folding technique is simple and rewarding, allowing you to bring authentic Greek bakery flavor into your own kitchen with ease.

Ingredients

6 Eggs
1 cup Sugar
1 quart Milk
6 tablespoon Cornstarch
1/3 cup Water
1/4 cup Butter (or margarine)
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
16 ounce Filo pastry sheets
12 pound Sweet butter; melted

Directions

1
Beat eggs in a saucepan; add sugar and beat thoroughly.
2
Slowly add milk to the egg and sugar mixture.
3
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
4
Dissolve cornstarch in water; slowly add to milk mixture before it comes to a boil.
5
Cook until mixture thickens and comes to a hard boil.
6
Remove from heat; add 1/4 cup butter and vanilla.
7
Cut pastry sheets in to thirds or into 9x5-inch pieces.
8
Brush pastry with hot melted butter.
9
Place about 1 tablespoon custard filling at bottom left corner of strip.
10
Fold the right bottom corner over the filling into a triangle.
11
Continue folding back and forth into a triangle and brushing with butter to end of strip.
12
Place triangles, cut side down, on greased cookie sheet.
13
Brush tops with melted butter and bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.
14
Dust with powdered sugar while warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 50

Amount Per Serving
Calories 12167.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1214.1g1868%
Saturated Fat 746.4g3732%
Cholesterol 3245.1mg1082%
Sodium 10508.3mg438%
Total Carbohydrate 306.8g103%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g16%
Sugars 80.2g
Protein 58.4g117%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Custard can be refrigerated a few days before making tarts.

These tarts can be frozen for 6 months.

Bake frozen at 350 degrees for 10 minutes; sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm.

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