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Greek custard pie
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Greek Custard Pie - Galatopita

Course Dessert
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Author Elena Paravantes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (950 mls) of milk I used 2%
  • 10 tablespoons semolina
  • 1 cup (200 g) sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • Lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • cinnamon and powdered sugar for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius)
  • Prepare a round 9 inch pie dish or pan by greasing it and sprinkling some semolina flour.
  • In a bowl mix the semolina flour, sugar, 1 cup cold milk, 3 eggs, vanilla and zest until smooth.
  • Heat the rest of the milk and add to flour mixture and mix. Transfer to a heavy pot.
  • Place pot under low heat and mix with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens (about 10 minutes). Be careful not to let the custard burn.
  • Once the mixture starts to bubble, continue heating and mixing for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add 1 tablespoon butter. Mix until butter melts.
  • Let the custard cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Pour mixture in the pan or pie dish.
  • In a small bowl beat the other egg and brush on top of pie.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes until surface starts to brown.
  • Remove from oven and let the pie cool completely.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon and powdered sugar.