Galaktoboureko (Semolina Custard Pie)

Ingredients

• •8 sheets of filo pastry
• •1 litre milk
• •1 cup fine semolina
• •1 cup sugar
• •3 eggs
• •100 g butter
• •1 packet vanilla
• •Zest of 1 lemon
• •For the syrup: 2 cups sugar, 1.5 cups water, 1 lemon slice

Steps

1. 1Cook the milk with the semolina and sugar, stirring until thickened, then let it cool slightly.
2. 2Stir in the eggs, vanilla and lemon zest to get a smooth custard.
3. 3Layer 4 filo sheets in a greased tray, brushing each with butter, then spread the custard over them.
4. 4Cover with the remaining sheets, brush with butter and score the portion lines.
5. 5Bake at 175°C for 45-50 minutes until golden on top.
6. 6Boil and cool the syrup, pour it over the hot pie and rest for 3 hours.

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