Bougatsa (Μπουγάτσα) – Greek Custard Phyllo Pie in your Air Fryer! | Supergolden Bakes

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

custard

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Lentils provide protein and fiber at a lower cost.

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds nutrients and homemade can be more affordable.

Preheat the air fryer.

Mix sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, milk, eggs, vanilla bean paste, lemon zest, fine semolina, and salt until smooth.

Melt unsalted butter and brush it on the phyllo pastry layers.

Layer phyllo pastry in the air fryer basket, brushing each layer with melted butter.

Spread the custard mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.

Top with more phyllo sheets, again brushing with butter.

Cook in the air fryer until golden brown.

Remove and sprinkle with powdered sugar and ground cinnamon before serving.

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