Greek Flan-Milk Pie (Galatopita)
This delectable dessert encapsulates the essence of Greek cuisine, combining the velvety allure of flan with the heartwarming charm of a milk pie.
This delicious recipe was shared with us by Michelin-starred chef Manolis Stithos.
Enjoy!
Greek Flan-Milk Pie (Galatopita)
Ingredients
- 400 ml milk
- 80 gr sugar
- 1 egg
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 25 gr semolina fine
- 12 gr cornstarch
- 25 gr butter 82% fat
- 1/2 lemon zest
Egg wash:
- 1/2 egg
- 10 ml milk
Instructions
- Heat milk with half of the sugar in a pot.
- In a bowl mix egg with the other half of the sugar, semolina, cornstarch and vanilla extract.
- Temper egg mixture with the hot milk.
- Transfer back in the pot and boil.
- Off heat add butter and lemon zest. Let cream.
- Once cool down mix in a blender to fine the texture.
- Cover the bottom of a steel pastry ring 14 cm ( 5½ inches) diameter with aluminum foil. Brush butter on the inside and on the bottom. Cover with baking paper.
- Pour in the milk pie mixture.
- Top up with the egg wash and cover all the surface.
- Bake at 170 °C/ 338 ℉ for 35 – 45 minutes. Let cool and sprinkle with cinnamon powder.
Enjoy!
Notes
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