Galatopita - Greek Custard Pie That's Easier Than You Think! | GreekCuisine

semolina

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Oat flour provides a gluten-free option while cornstarch is less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is often less costly.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: store-bought puff pastry

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber, while puff pastry is more accessible.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F).

Brush a 24 cm baking tray with oil.

In a saucepan, cook 1 litre of milk over low heat.

Stir in 120 g of sugar, 100 g of fine semolina, lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until thickened.

Add 2 eggs and 2 tbsp of cornstarch to the mixture and stir well.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tray.

Mix 1 egg yolk with 1 tsp of milk and brush it over the top of the mixture.

Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown.

Let it cool and then refrigerate for 1 hour.

Dust with icing sugar and cinnamon before serving.

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