Ingredients
For the Pastry:
- 500 g phyllo pastry
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
For the Custard:
- 500 g milk
- 200 g sugar
- 7–8 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 vanilla pod or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Syrup:
- 300 g sugar
- 300 g water
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
Prepare the Custard
- In a small saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla. Stir well until the cornstarch dissolves.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens.
- Remove from heat, add the butter, and stir until melted.
- Add the egg yolks one at a time, stirring quickly to incorporate them without cooking the eggs.
- Set the custard aside to cool. For an extra fluffy texture, you can fold in a bit of whipped cream.
Prepare the Syrup
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
Assemble the Triangles
- Preheat the oven to 160–170°C (320–340°F).
- Unroll the phyllo pastry and cut each sheet into 3 strips.
- Brush one strip with melted butter, place another strip on top, and brush it with butter as well.
- Place a heaping tablespoon of custard at one end of the strip and fold the pastry diagonally to form a triangle, continuing until the entire strip is folded.
- Repeat with all the strips until you run out of custard.
Bake and Finish
- Arrange the triangles on a baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes, or until they turn golden.
- While they are still hot, dip or drizzle them with the cooled syrup. Serve warm or at room temperature.
A Sweet Note:
These Individual Galaktoboureko Triangles capture the essence of a cherished Greek dessert in a delightful, bite-sized form. Crispy phyllo layers embrace a creamy, fragrant custard, all finished with a gentle kiss of syrup. Each triangle is a small, blissful moment of indulgence—perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying as a personal treat!
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