Easy greek phyllo dessert hack.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide similar flavor and texture.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup offers a different sweetness profile.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Scrunch up two sheets of phyllo dough and layer them in a 13x9 baking dish.

Melt 2 cups of butter and pour it over the scrunched phyllo dough.

Bake the phyllo dough for 10 minutes to dry it out.

In a bowl, mix 1 cup of milk, 2 eggs, 1 cup of sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract to make a custard.

Pour the custard over the baked phyllo dough after 10 minutes.

Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes until the custard sets.

Remove from the oven and immediately top with chopped walnuts and honey.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens