Galaktoboureko with Baklava Base

Recipe by Niki Papatheodotou

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 package (500g) phyllo pastry (kroustas)
  • 1 package (200g) unsalted butter for brushing

For the Syrup

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon honey

For the Filling

  • 200g slightly toasted almonds (we can use walnuts if preferred)
  • 50g toasted sesame seeds
  • 50g breadcrumbs (frougania)
  • 20g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • A little ground clove
  • 40g melted unsalted butter

For the Cream

  • 1 ½ liters milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 250g sugar
  • 150g fine semolina
  • 2 packets vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons orange blossom water (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 125g unsalted butter cut into pieces

METHOD

  1. For the execution of the recipe, please watch the episode on Youtube.