Galatopita Recipe (Greek Milk Custard Pie) Recipe
Galatopita Recipe Card (Greek Milk Custard Pie) is a simple, nostalgic Greek dessert made with semolina custard, no phyllo required. Perfect for Easter or any time you crave an easy, cinnamon-kissed treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours (including chill time)
- Yield: 12 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Custard
- 1.5 liters whole milk
- 200g fine semolina
- 200g granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 80g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
For Topping
- Ground cinnamon, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, heat milk over medium until it begins to steam. Stir in sugar and butter until melted.
- Gradually add semolina, stirring constantly until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs. Slowly add a ladle of hot mixture to temper eggs. Stir back into the pot and mix until smooth.
- Pour into prepared dish. Smooth the top and dust generously with cinnamon.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until golden and just set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Use whole milk for best flavor and structure.
- Add lemon zest or vanilla for aromatic depth.
- Let it chill completely to ensure firm slices.
- Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Protein: 6g
