GIRL, I made this for the first time for a crowd of people. You would have thought I was an Old Greek Grandma that just made a masterpiece that she couldn't pronounce. Great instructions Update: y'all I am an old southern cook that has been making this desert for 2 years now. I have been use to making our version of egg custard pie and coconut custard which are southern favorites. But this recipe takes custard to a total new level. People pay me to make this for them for their family functions. I have had to go up on my price due to the rise in food cost, but it hasn't stopped people from ordering this desert. I promise you, make this, follow her recipe and instructions and you will not fail at this fantastic desert. Oh yeah....after 2 years I know how to pronounce it now, I practiced a lot. A long way from the first time I made it when I had to pull up the video to show people the name of the desert I made🤣 It still doesn't make me a real YaYa. I would never take away from the authentic Greek cooks that deserve all the credit for their fantastic food. We all look forward to our Greek Festival here in Columbia SC. It's a big month for us here, our Greek Festival and then our Irmo Okra Strut Festival. Yes, we love to eat and food is our way we show our love 😘
I spent a month in the Greek islands in the 70's, and found the sweets sickly sweet! So Christine making her sweets 50% less will make them far more suitable to my palate! Going to cook a completely Greek meal for my friends and family! Christine's Dad's moussaka, Greek salad and this Custard dish Gala!
Thank God I can't make this. My heart would tachycardiscrew me; but, nicely done. I genuinely enjoyed this. Thank you. I'll be watching for more things I daren't eat in the future. So envious.
One tip if i may. Use the best quality butter you can find, my preference 50% cow's, 50% sheep's . You can try to put the oven pan in fridge for 1/2 to 1 hour before baking, it will help the phyllo become crispier. Greetings from Greece, stay safe !
SPIROS ROMEOS love all your little extra ideas. I have never made it with 50% sheep’s milk so that is a great idea. I agree with you the quality of butter is paramount. Thank you for watching and stay safe in Greece.
My YiaYia used to make this at New Years. A silver dollar was put in it. If you got the silver dollar, you had good luck all year. First time I’ve seen a recipie for it. Thank you so much.
Whenever I see a new Greek dish that I have not had, I go to TH-cam and put the name of this dish in the search bar BUT I also add your name! Your recipes are wonderful and I learn so much from watching you make the dishes! Thank you!
Love to you Christine, its Nov. 2023, I shared your channel with several Greek family members. Love your channel, your love and hospitality bring families together, traditions, and stories we all seem to share in our culture. Thank you, Blessings to you and your family. ❤❤❤
Having never tried it, I just made it tonight and it is simply heavenly. As I mentioned on a previous comment, waiting for it to cool was the hardest thing to do ... so, so good!
This is the best Galaktoboureko recipe I've ever used. It's the only one that reminds me of the Galaktoboureko I used to devour at my church's Greek Festival growing up. It's perfect.
Made this for my Greek partners name day. First time ever cooking a Greek dish. Never worked with philo, nor have I even had custard. He hasn’t had this since is Yaiyai died, so when he tried it he got emotional. He and his parents said it was perfect!! He was shocked that I was able to make it. Thank you so much, you really are a great instructor.
WOW YOU MADE MY DAY! I AM FROM ISRAEL AND EVERYTIME I VISIT MY SON IN LARNACA THE FIRST THING IS TO EAT GALAKTOBOUREKO - I LOVE IT AND FINALLY I HAVE A RECEIPT. THANK YOU
My husband is Greek, so I have made, Greek food, lots over the years. I have never, made this. You made, it look, so wonderful, I will, try it for Xmas. Thanks, stay safe
Yiasou Christine from London, thank you for the recipes. My mother died last year and this reminds me so much of her, she would make it often. I really appreciate how you reduce the sugar content in your recipes, agree with you100% there. Fabulous recipes. Thank you so much, LOVE your work x
WOW! My wife and I just made this. It turned out beautifully! Just like the video. Christine is absolutely right, this recipe is the perfect sweetness. I would also note that we used a regular cream of wheat so the custard was slightly coarse, so make sure you get a fine semolina or cream of wheat. This is definitely going into our "Making this Again!!" recipe binder. Well done and thanks for the dessert.
Bravo! Yia to kalo!! It's really my favorite dessert. My mama used to make her own phyllo. She would clean the entire house; first. Then, she would lay clean cotton sheets on all the flat surfaces in our house [dining room table, kitchen table all of the beds and even the couch]. She used her "rolling pin" [a section of a broom handle that she used for years]. She would carefully stretch out the dough until paper thin, and left out to dry. Truly an art form! My mouth is watering as I watch you make your galaktoboureko! 😋😊😋
I'm so impressed, I can visualize it! I'm curious if she taught you or anyone else her method/skills and passes on her recipe in order to keep the tradtion going ?
You know the word quarantine is only for people who are actually sick. You look pretty healthy to me. This recipe looks fabulous. My mom (who was not greek) made some special greek recipes from my father's family like stuffed grape leaves with the egg/lemon sauce and dolmades which we doused in honey and cinnamon, but she never made this. So I'm half Greek and I've never heard of this recipe. Wow! Looks fabulous. Can't wait to try it.
I was introduced to galaktoboureko at the annual Greek Festival in my city. As someone who is half Lebanese I was stunned that there wasn't a variation of this in my culture (or at least in my family). Being very familiar with making phyllo dough deserts, I immediately set out to make this one, and it's fantastic! Like you, I cut the sweetness way down. While I love Greek desserts, I don't like it overly sweet and dripping with syrup, but it is amazing no matter what. I need to make this again now!
I'm sure this is what I used to love at a little Greek cafeteria owned by an old Greek man and his wife decades ago. I have asked people and never knew what it was called. Can't wait to make this. Thank you.
Chistine, Galaktoboureko has always been my favorite dessert. This is the best recipe I've ever made. Thanks for sharing. My Mother is from Peloponnese so I've had many versions.
Hey Christine, just wanted to say I made this today! I followed the recipe exactly and its DELICIOUS! The creamy inside, the crispy outside, the amazing syrup! Oh! One piece just went down so smoothly! Next time I will try using half n half. UPDATE: Its even better the next day! The custard gets cool and creamy in the fridge and that cinnamon on top blends beautifully with the lemon in the custard and the syrup! I might try making this a with an Indian flavor profile of saffron and cardamon in the syrup instead of cinnamon. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I fell in love with this pastry when I was in greece for a summer. I walked into a tiny bakery in Loutraki. From that moment I was hooked. It was sweet but gently so. No added syrup. Heavenly!
Having so many similarities as two nations that have lived together for many years should make us happy and closer. Being originally from Black Sea makes me feel a special love for the Greeks. We also have the same dish called Laz böreği. 🇹🇷🇬🇷
This looks amazing! I can't wait to make this. My Mom will love it. She loves custard and she enjoys the cream-crisp contrast in foods. She's decided at 65 that dessert is her favorite meal of the day lol. I think this will be a new favorite in our family. I'm so glad you shared it. Thank you 💗
OK, I made it. O M G You weren’t kidding - this is perfection… not too sweet, the ideal ratio of custard to pastry. THANK YOU for sharing this recipe with all the tips (sprinkling a little water on top before baking was an amazing suggestion!!) 💕🙋🏻♂️🇬🇷💕
So I made this dessert over the weekend and we LOVED it! Cream of Wheat is nostalgic for me, we used to eat it for breakfast a lot when I was a kid; I had no idea that Semolina and Cream of Wheat were either so alike or the same, so the taste of this dessert brought me back to my childhood in a wonderful way, reminiscent of my favorite hot cereal but upgraded into a more mature, sophisticated dessert. With the light flaky phyllo, I love the way the lemon lightens it all up both in the custard and the honey. Just FAbulous! I was really intimidated to work w/ phyllo since it was my first time, but it was not nearly as difficult as I thought it was going to be, can't wait to make more Greek dishes! Thank you Christine!
Hi Christine, I just wanted to let you know that I finally made this recipe - I had to search all over the city for fine semolina. I was just a shade under the recommended amount of sugar and after using the rind of the lemon, I squeezed all that lemon for the syrup and only used a small sprinkling of cinnamon but OMG ... it is simply awesome! Like you said, it's creamy and the lemon in the filling as well as the topping makes for a very bright delicacy. I had never tried this desert before but waiting for it to cool to have the first bite was one of the hardest thing to do - LOL Thank you!
@@ChristineCushing Guess, who??? YES, it's me again and I watched as I am invited for Easter Sunday dinner and will bringing Galaktoboureko. I made my friend watched your video and afterwards she declared: "That's it, you are making & bring this dessert". And watching and I am ready to get my socks knocked off again 😅😅😅 PS: I even shared your video with a Greek lady we met at Costco💖💖💖
@@ChristineCushing Hi Chef Christine, I am happy to report that not only my socks were knocked off again, but so were my friend's ... 😋😋😋 I even posted in IG 👍
Hi Christine, I just adore you and I have made many of your recipes, including pastitio earlier today. I make something called kadaif, and it's made with shredded filo dough, and a custard. Similar to what you are making today. Could I use heavy whipping cream and half and half for this recipe or your rag ruffled beautiful pastry, which I made as a ruffled pakhlava, you say baklava, my ethnic background is Armenian. Our 2 countries share so many foods and pastries that I feel we are cousins or older siblings. Again, I adore all your cooking and have watched so many of your programs that you are awesome and tell the viewers exactly what to do and don't leave anything out like some others. Have a good evening, and by the way, my neighbors enjoy all your Greek food I make from your recipes. God bless you and thank you, Violet from 🇺🇸
@@lizzyw8 I used to bake a Greek Christmas cookie - after you bake the cookie, you dip it in a honey/lemon syrup & let it sit a while. When this guy from India tasted it, he said it tasted identical to the cookies his mom made. Like you pointed out, it probably originated with the Ottomans and spread east and westward.
I love ❤️ this video I look 👀 it up Over & Over again 🥰thanks so much I will do it next Thursday and take it to my Moms place 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks & God Bless You 🥰🥰🥰
Chef Christine.... I was so impressed with your you tube clip I actually made your recipe ... Three times and ready for a fourth ... Words cannot describe .. for my taste... How fantastic this desert is ... Amazing ! My favourite now . One time I made this I had no lemons but loads of oranges ... So now I love it both ways .... Orange or lemon ... So so heart warmingly satisfying ... Thank you for sharing 😘
I love when viewers make the recipes and love them just as much as I do. Lemons and oranges both work and will give their own magic. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Amazing! I make galaktoboureko me too when I have my daughter at home. People say that I make it perfect. Thank you for having share this tutorial with us. Be well and happy with your family.
Just found your channel today and you will forever be known to me Quarantine Christine!!😂😂😂I looooove your channel.!Just subbed. When I was first married my hubby and I lived in Glyfada, Greece for about 2 years (80-82) and we fell in love with Greek Food. I am literally going to try everyone of your recipes. Thanks so much for bringing back such fond memories.
OMG That is hilarious. I may have to mention that. So glad I could bring back some fond memories of Greece. See you in the kitchen and thanks for the SUB
I love your channel, your recipes and your positive vibes! If I may, I want to share two tips for the non-greek people trying this for the first time. First put your sugar in your pan and then add the cold milk. That will create a protective layer and your cream won't have that milky smell. Secondly, when you take your galaktoboureko out of the oven make sure it's piping hot and the syrup is completely cool. That will help the syrup to be completely absorbed and your phyllo will still be completely crunchy. Let it cool (be patient) before cutting a piece so it doesn't fall apart. ❤️
OMG 😳. That looks perfect!!! My daughter and I will be making this in the morning. We love making recipes like this together. Thanks for the recipe. Keep ‘em coming.
Your recipes and a chef from Greece (Vefa Alexiadou) are the ones I rely on since I lost the handwritten recipes my mother had years ago when i moved from California to Las Vegas---that galaktoboureko--which I made following your recipe was "Spot On!" especially since you suggesed it's OK to use cream of wheat in place of semolina! Thats what my mom used. Since you ask for some requests, well I haven't found a good recipe for traditional Stifado.
Omg! This is my fav Greek food. My Greek friends taught me how to say it properly. I'm super stoked to make my own! Yummy yummy yummy! 👏👏👏👏🤗🤗🤗 Thank you!
I grew up in Astoria and this takes me back to those 2am runs to Athens Cafe for a heavenly slice of galactoboureko. Thank you for this simple recipe!!!
I love love Greek food. Got my first taste while in nursing school at a hole in the wall lunch place in Hbg.PA. The place sold Greek steak subs, Greek salads, and lentil soup during the cold seasons and that was it. When we were in our uniforms, the owner waited on us first. Then there are the Greek festivals at the Greek churches in the Seattle area that my son and I discovered over 20years ago. I have been hooked ever since.
Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your channel. Cooking has become a new hobby. You have a great way about you . Very European, elegant and fun person. Thanks again.
It reminds me of my favourite Swedish dessert mannagrynspudding (mannagryn is semolina and pudding is pudding). It's a semolina porridge mixed with eggs and baked in the oven. It's often made with raisins in it and breadcrumbs on top.
WOW it was just my birthday I absolutely love custard pie, cream Brulee, and now this! I could almost smell it. This would have been an incredible birthday treat.
oh my, looks delicious. I think I know what I'll make for my "birthday cake" this year. Longing for my favorite greek restaurant from my Chicago days. Thanks!
Beautiful presentation. It was delightful hearing you tell us all about what you're doing. Listen to others who a showing their favorite recipe and how many times they say, "I'm gonna, then I'm gonna, and then I'm gonna, I'm gonna," over and over again until one doesn't care any more what they're "gonna." Thank you, plus something I definitely would like to create.
Oh my that looks so yummy. I grew up in a very strong Greek area and went to many amazing greek festivals and my mom worked in a greek bakery when I was a kid and the owner always sent my mom home with goodies. I even worked there on summer holidays making the boxes and every Easter the amazing smell of the lamb on a spit from down the street in both directions made us salivate. I used to love watching your cooking shows I was so happy to see you back awhile back and even on a cooking completion. Btw I am drilling now 🤗🥰😋
WOW, just cooked it for first time, looks stunning and tastes even better, I love the little lemon kick ever now and again in the custard, seriously Moorish. Thanks for the great recipe and cant wait to try your other dishes.
I found you about a week ago and you're killing me! But I love you.You see I'm half greek so it's in my blood! Wonderful recipes and I love how you are so warm and open to your viewers!
I’m so happy I found you. This dessert it’s absolutely a 10 stars I’m definitely going to make this Thank you so much I cannot wait to watch more of your videos
I made this about 28 yrs ago and it was fantastic...and even better after a day or two, Thanks for the reminder of what a great dessert it is, I see it on the menu very soon!
I had it in Greece many times. Yours is at the same level and possibly even more yummy. I have done it myself this morning and soon going to enjoy it. Thanks
I love to the sky this ghalaktoboureko it brings me my grandmother's memories oh !! Christine this is so beautiful presentation of this recipe after all aren't GREEKS cute and there dishes too. Thank you so much. Efxharisto Kai kalli imera ghia sena !!!
Christine...you are a gem..... I like every one of your recipes....I'm working through every one of them your pasta a l'olio is so PERFECT...your videos are so clear and easy...I love your approach to cooking and your details....I'M HOOKED
I used to work near a Greek restaurant, and a couple times a week I would go in after work and buy a serving to take home...it was my little end of the day treat. My mouth is watering watching this. But now that I've seen you make it, the recipe doesn't seem so intimidating... definitely going to give it a go. 😋😋
This custard looks amazing. I like how you have made it a little less sweeter than it normally is, although I like sweet, overly sweet just seems to kill the other flavors.
I used to buy this from a Greek bakery in Melbourne (Australia). It's years since I have eaten it, but I can still feel, taste and smell eating it! I always bought 2 or 3 pieces and always ate them all myself with a cup of strong coffee. It would have to be my favourite dessert of all too!Thank you for the recipe and the memories. I'm going to try making it, cos I won't be able to rest till I can eat this again!
This was a great video! I've watched many nonpro videos and there has been too much talking before starting the recipe and other things that have nothing to do with the recipe. You explain what you're doing beautifully, concisely and understandably. I'm now subscribed!!
In Albania we make it with several layers. At least three, and the fillo between the layers gives a wonderful texture of crunch complementing the creaminess of the custard. We call it “torta me peta”. Thanks for sharing! It looks totally amazing!!!👍🏻❤️👍🏻❤️
Thanks a million for sharing my favorite dessert .Guess what ! I'm going to make it tonight .you're inspiring, interesting, enchanting, outstanding & entertaining lady .
I am in the town of Rethymno on Crete. There is a 91 year old gentleman here who sells hand made phyllo from his shop in the old town. I am going to use his pastry for this dessert. Will report back with reviews from my Greek friends.
Christine, thank you, I knew I'd always loved cream of wheat, now this has opened up such a beautiful thing. Look so forward to making this dish for my friends and family.
So happy I stumbled onto your channel. This is by far my favorite Greek dessert. Our local restaurant makes it using orange instead of lemon, which my husband greatly prefers. Looks like I know what I'm making for this weekend's naughty!
Oooh I love this! Ex husband is Greek. Here in Melbourne Australia we can get this in so many places!! Melbourne has the most Greeks in the world outside of Greece! The Greek Australian accent is very different to Greek American/Canadian accent!!!
I made this yesterday and it was perfect! I did forget to put the vanilla into the custard, but added it to the syrup and that worked out fine. My Dad is Greek and he makes this every year at Christmas. He uses orange instead of lemon and makes a pan twice this size which is gone in a few days. This was my first attempt making it.
GIRL, I made this for the first time for a crowd of people. You would have thought I was an Old Greek Grandma that just made a masterpiece that she couldn't pronounce. Great instructions
Update: y'all I am an old southern cook that has been making this desert for 2 years now. I have been use to making our version of egg custard pie and coconut custard which are southern favorites. But this recipe takes custard to a total new level. People pay me to make this for them for their family functions. I have had to go up on my price due to the rise in food cost, but it hasn't stopped people from ordering this desert. I promise you, make this, follow her recipe and instructions and you will not fail at this fantastic desert.
Oh yeah....after 2 years I know how to pronounce it now, I practiced a lot. A long way from the first time I made it when I had to pull up the video to show people the name of the desert I made🤣 It still doesn't make me a real YaYa. I would never take away from the authentic Greek cooks that deserve all the credit for their fantastic food. We all look forward to our Greek Festival here in Columbia SC. It's a big month for us here, our Greek Festival and then our Irmo Okra Strut Festival. Yes, we love to eat and food is our way we show our love 😘
ahaha ! That is sooo awesome. Go grandma.
A Greek Grandma is called YaYa
@@joeburns5193 *Yiayia.
Thanks I like your teach for cooking ,is yami ❤
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I spent a month in the Greek islands in the 70's, and found the sweets sickly sweet! So Christine making her sweets 50% less will make them far more suitable to my palate! Going to cook a completely Greek meal for my friends and family! Christine's Dad's moussaka, Greek salad and this Custard dish Gala!
Thank God I can't make this. My heart would tachycardiscrew me; but, nicely done. I genuinely enjoyed this. Thank you. I'll be watching for more things I daren't eat in the future. So envious.
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One tip if i may. Use the best quality butter you can find, my preference 50% cow's, 50% sheep's . You can try to put the oven pan in fridge for 1/2 to 1 hour before baking, it will help the phyllo become crispier. Greetings from Greece, stay safe !
SPIROS ROMEOS love all your little extra ideas. I have never made it with 50% sheep’s milk so that is a great idea. I agree with you the quality of butter is paramount. Thank you for watching and stay safe in Greece.
Do you put the pan in the fridge after it’s filled?
@@MsKK909 I do not but many do to help keep the phyllo crispy even after the syrup is added. Thanks for watching
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I know they have the sheep/cow milk butter in New Zealand but have never seen it here in the U.S. . I love custard so I have to try this.
My YiaYia used to make this at New Years. A silver dollar was put in it. If you got the silver dollar, you had good luck all year. First time I’ve seen a recipie for it. Thank you so much.
I hope you try it. 😊
I definitely will.
Whenever I see a new Greek dish that I have not had, I go to TH-cam and put the name of this dish in the search bar BUT I also add your name! Your recipes are wonderful and I learn so much from watching you make the dishes! Thank you!
Love to you Christine, its Nov. 2023, I shared your channel with several Greek family members.
Love your channel, your love and hospitality bring families together, traditions, and stories we all seem to share in our culture. Thank you, Blessings to you and your family.
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Thank you so much !
Holy Cow.... I have been saying for YEARS that this is MY favorite dessert! I drooled just watching......... I like it still a bit warm from the oven.
I know right? Thanks
My favourite too from years ago... can still vividly remember how amazing it was.. and I've only had it once..lol😋
Having never tried it, I just made it tonight and it is simply heavenly. As I mentioned on a previous comment, waiting for it to cool was the hardest thing to do ... so, so good!
Please don't use the word "holy" like that! its very wrong when people use "holy this or holy that. God bless.
This is the best Galaktoboureko recipe I've ever used. It's the only one that reminds me of the Galaktoboureko I used to devour at my church's Greek Festival growing up. It's perfect.
That is Great ! I am a bit of a snob when it comes to this recipe, so I'm glad you love it.
Made this for my Greek partners name day. First time ever cooking a Greek dish. Never worked with philo, nor have I even had custard. He hasn’t had this since is Yaiyai died, so when he tried it he got emotional. He and his parents said it was perfect!! He was shocked that I was able to make it. Thank you so much, you really are a great instructor.
Soo fantastic ! 👏👏 it’s incredible how emotional food is and I’m so glad you were able to ace it. It’s tough to impress the Greeks
Omg when you held up that slice of custard with a bit of phyllo my mouth was watering!!!!
It's ridiculous right? Thank you for watching
...MY TOO lol she made it looks like anyone can do it with the same results!! I'll try my best ... Ohhh I will . wish me luck!!!
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WOW YOU MADE MY DAY! I AM FROM ISRAEL AND EVERYTIME I VISIT MY SON IN LARNACA THE FIRST THING IS TO EAT GALAKTOBOUREKO - I LOVE IT AND FINALLY I HAVE A RECEIPT. THANK YOU
Hope you enjoy. Thank you
My husband is Greek, so I have made, Greek food, lots over the years. I have never, made this. You made, it look, so wonderful, I will, try it for Xmas. Thanks, stay safe
Please do try it . Xronia Pola and happy New Year !
just make sure you mother in law is not around. LOL
The best part i liked when the cameraman waited enough time live to show the final piece. It felt as if I could taste it. Yumm
Yiasou Christine from London, thank you for the recipes. My mother died last year and this reminds me so much of her, she would make it often. I really appreciate how you reduce the sugar content in your recipes, agree with you100% there. Fabulous recipes. Thank you so much, LOVE your work x
Thank you for your note! These recipes connect us directly to our family, so I'm glad you like my reduced sugar. Merry Christmas
WOW! My wife and I just made this. It turned out beautifully! Just like the video. Christine is absolutely right, this recipe is the perfect sweetness. I would also note that we used a regular cream of wheat so the custard was slightly coarse, so make sure you get a fine semolina or cream of wheat. This is definitely going into our "Making this Again!!" recipe binder. Well done and thanks for the dessert.
Couldn't one just whizz dry cream of wheat through a nutribullet? Make it finer?
Bravo! Yia to kalo!! It's really my favorite dessert. My mama used to make her own phyllo. She would clean the entire house; first. Then, she would lay clean cotton sheets on all the flat surfaces in our house [dining room table, kitchen table all of the beds and even the couch]. She used her "rolling pin" [a section of a broom handle that she used for years]. She would carefully stretch out the dough until paper thin, and left out to dry. Truly an art form! My mouth is watering as I watch you make your galaktoboureko! 😋😊😋
Thank you. Wow your mom’s skills sounds amazing. How wonderful
That is an incredible memory - the entire house covered in paper thin dough!
I'm so impressed, I can visualize it! I'm curious if she taught you or anyone else her method/skills and passes on her recipe in order to keep the tradtion going ?
Wow - your mom making her own phyllo ... that's dedication and very impressive!!!
Connie that is so super neat to hear!!! Love it, your mom sounds amazing ❤
You know the word quarantine is only for people who are actually sick. You look pretty healthy to me. This recipe looks fabulous. My mom (who was not greek) made some special greek recipes from my father's family like stuffed grape leaves with the egg/lemon sauce and dolmades which we doused in honey and cinnamon, but she never made this. So I'm half Greek and I've never heard of this recipe. Wow! Looks fabulous. Can't wait to try it.
I was introduced to galaktoboureko at the annual Greek Festival in my city. As someone who is half Lebanese I was stunned that there wasn't a variation of this in my culture (or at least in my family). Being very familiar with making phyllo dough deserts, I immediately set out to make this one, and it's fantastic! Like you, I cut the sweetness way down. While I love Greek desserts, I don't like it overly sweet and dripping with syrup, but it is amazing no matter what. I need to make this again now!
So glad you appreciated my revised - less sweet- interpretation. Thank you
I'm sure this is what I used to love at a little Greek cafeteria owned by an old Greek man and his wife decades ago. I have asked people and never knew what it was called. Can't wait to make this. Thank you.
So glad you discovered my video. Hope you try it soon.
Looks delicious. My mother made it with so much passion. Custard is the best. God Bless!
Chistine, Galaktoboureko has always been my favorite dessert. This is the best recipe I've ever made. Thanks for sharing. My Mother is from Peloponnese so I've had many versions.
The Ultimate Galaktoboureko is extremely delicious, and I love this dessert 🍨🍰💕😋👍🏽👌🏽.
Hey Christine, just wanted to say I made this today! I followed the recipe exactly and its DELICIOUS! The creamy inside, the crispy outside, the amazing syrup! Oh! One piece just went down so smoothly! Next time I will try using half n half. UPDATE: Its even better the next day! The custard gets cool and creamy in the fridge and that cinnamon on top blends beautifully with the lemon in the custard and the syrup! I might try making this a with an Indian flavor profile of saffron and cardamon in the syrup instead of cinnamon. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Saffron & cardamon what interesting twist to cinnamon ... thank you for sharing💖
OMG!!!! I remember the first time I had Galaktoboureko, I thought I had died and gone to Heaven! Yum!!! Thank you. Can't wait to try to make this.
I can't contain myself either... as you can see.
I want I want I want!!
“In general I like to make everything less sweet…”. That is THE reason why I subscribed n love your channel.
Thank you for the sub ! People use way too much sugar - that’s my rant
I fell in love with this pastry when I was in greece for a summer. I walked into a tiny bakery in Loutraki. From that moment I was hooked. It was sweet but gently so. No added syrup. Heavenly!
Madame X it is truly addictive!
I've made this a couple of times now , best recipe. Everyone absolutely loved it, thank you.
That is so great to hear ! We love it here too
Having so many similarities as two nations that have lived together for many years should make us happy and closer. Being originally from Black Sea makes me feel a special love for the Greeks. We also have the same dish called Laz böreği. 🇹🇷🇬🇷
Thank you ! Yes many similarities indeed. Be well
I could eat that whole pan, ohhhh my goodness that looks delicious.
I know that’s the problem right ? Thank you
It is heavenly - I just made it!!!
This looks amazing! I can't wait to make this. My Mom will love it. She loves custard and she enjoys the cream-crisp contrast in foods. She's decided at 65 that dessert is her favorite meal of the day lol. I think this will be a new favorite in our family. I'm so glad you shared it. Thank you 💗
Well , we have to give mom what she wants. I think she will love it. Thank you for watching and hope you are all safe.
OK, I made it.
O M G
You weren’t kidding - this is perfection… not too sweet, the ideal ratio of custard to pastry.
THANK YOU for sharing this recipe with all the tips (sprinkling a little water on top before baking was an amazing suggestion!!) 💕🙋🏻♂️🇬🇷💕
Yes ! That is amazing. Now I want to make it ..
I am so thankful I found your channel!!!! I love Greek food so much! Thank you for putting this out
there for us!!!!
So I made this dessert over the weekend and we LOVED it!
Cream of Wheat is nostalgic for me, we used to eat it for breakfast a lot when I was a kid; I had no idea that Semolina and Cream of Wheat were either so alike or the same, so the taste of this dessert brought me back to my childhood in a wonderful way, reminiscent of my favorite hot cereal but upgraded into a more mature, sophisticated dessert. With the light flaky phyllo, I love the way the lemon lightens it all up both in the custard and the honey.
Just FAbulous! I was really intimidated to work w/ phyllo since it was my first time, but it was not nearly as difficult as I thought it was going to be, can't wait to make more Greek dishes! Thank you Christine!
Hi Christine, I just wanted to let you know that I finally made this recipe - I had to search all over the city for fine semolina. I was just a shade under the recommended amount of sugar and after using the rind of the lemon, I squeezed all that lemon for the syrup and only used a small sprinkling of cinnamon but OMG ... it is simply awesome! Like you said, it's creamy and the lemon in the filling as well as the topping makes for a very bright delicacy. I had never tried this desert before but waiting for it to cool to have the first bite was one of the hardest thing to do - LOL Thank you!
Ah that is soooo great ! Thanks for sharing and watching
@@ChristineCushing Guess, who??? YES, it's me again and I watched as I am invited for Easter Sunday dinner and will bringing Galaktoboureko. I made my friend watched your video and afterwards she declared: "That's it, you are making & bring this dessert". And watching and I am ready to get my socks knocked off again 😅😅😅
PS: I even shared your video with a Greek lady we met at Costco💖💖💖
@@AidaJof hi again ! That is so awesome to hear. I can’t wait for you guys to try it. Happy Easter and enjoy it
@@ChristineCushing Happy & blessed Easter to you and your family
@@ChristineCushing Hi Chef Christine, I am happy to report that not only my socks were knocked off again, but so were my friend's ... 😋😋😋 I even posted in IG 👍
Hi Christine, I just adore you and I have made many of your recipes, including pastitio earlier today. I make something called kadaif, and it's made with shredded filo dough, and a custard. Similar to what you are making today. Could I use heavy whipping cream and half and half for this recipe or your rag ruffled beautiful pastry, which I made as a ruffled pakhlava, you say baklava, my ethnic background is Armenian. Our 2 countries share so many foods and pastries that I feel we are cousins or older siblings. Again, I adore all your cooking and have watched so many of your programs that you are awesome and tell the viewers exactly what to do and don't leave anything out like some others. Have a good evening, and by the way, my neighbors enjoy all your Greek food I make from your recipes. God bless you and thank you, Violet from 🇺🇸
Thank you very much Violet 😊
OMG!!!!
Why, why, why was I not born greek? The food is so lovely it breaks my heart!
haha ! I know .. it's such great food.
You will find these deserts all over the Middle East and the Levant . They were actually introduced by the Ottomans...
@@lizzyw8 Who were the Ottomans?
@@lizzyw8 I used to bake a Greek Christmas cookie - after you bake the cookie, you dip it in a honey/lemon syrup & let it sit a while. When this guy from India tasted it, he said it tasted identical to the cookies his mom made. Like you pointed out, it probably originated with the Ottomans and spread east and westward.
@@lizzyw8 No you won't
I love ❤️ this video I look 👀 it up
Over & Over again 🥰thanks so much I will do it next Thursday and take it to my Moms place 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks & God Bless You 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much !
@@ChristineCushing
Thanks for You & wish you a very blessed second Advent 🎄🎄
Chef Christine....
I was so impressed with your you tube clip I actually made your recipe ... Three times and ready for a fourth ... Words cannot describe .. for my taste... How fantastic this desert is ... Amazing ! My favourite now .
One time I made this I had no lemons but loads of oranges ... So now I love it both ways .... Orange or lemon ... So so heart warmingly satisfying ... Thank you for sharing 😘
I love when viewers make the recipes and love them just as much as I do. Lemons and oranges both work and will give their own magic. Thank you for sharing your experience.
@@ChristineCushing I can’t get the recipe
@@jt-eb4spclick on more..... at the top and recipie opens up
Christine, You are just simply the BEST!! Thank you for all the effort you put into your videos and recipes - LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it all! Congrats!
You are so welcome! Thanks for the kind words.
Amazing! I make galaktoboureko me too when I have my daughter at home. People say that I make it perfect. Thank you for having share this tutorial with us. Be well and happy with your family.
I got asmr when Christine said GALAKTOBOURIKO. I love the Greek language and this is a favorite dessert.
Just found your channel today and you will forever be known to me Quarantine Christine!!😂😂😂I looooove your channel.!Just subbed. When I was first married my hubby and I lived in Glyfada, Greece for about 2 years (80-82) and we fell in love with Greek Food. I am literally going to try everyone of your recipes. Thanks so much for bringing back such fond memories.
OMG That is hilarious. I may have to mention that. So glad I could bring back some fond memories of Greece. See you in the kitchen and thanks for the SUB
Christine I'm passing you on to my friends in United States I love the way you cook..teach and talk this is definitely your calling .
Thank you so much ! It is my life's mission.
I love your channel, your recipes and your positive vibes! If I may, I want to share two tips for the non-greek people trying this for the first time. First put your sugar in your pan and then add the cold milk. That will create a protective layer and your cream won't have that milky smell. Secondly, when you take your galaktoboureko out of the oven make sure it's piping hot and the syrup is completely cool. That will help the syrup to be completely absorbed and your phyllo will still be completely crunchy. Let it cool (be patient) before cutting a piece so it doesn't fall apart. ❤️
AthensG6 👍🏽👍🏽
OMG 😳. That looks perfect!!! My daughter and I will be making this in the morning. We love making recipes like this together. Thanks for the recipe. Keep ‘em coming.
You are most welcome !
Your recipes and a chef from Greece (Vefa Alexiadou) are the ones I rely on since I lost the handwritten recipes my mother had years ago when i moved from California to Las Vegas---that galaktoboureko--which I made following your recipe was "Spot On!" especially since you suggesed it's OK to use cream of wheat in place of semolina! Thats what my mom used. Since you ask for some requests, well I haven't found a good recipe for traditional Stifado.
Here is a traditional and very good stifado.... almost exactly like my late mom used to make... enjoy!!!
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Omg! This is my fav Greek food. My Greek friends taught me how to say it properly. I'm super stoked to make my own!
Yummy yummy yummy!
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Thank you!
My pleasure !
I grew up in Astoria and this takes me back to those 2am runs to Athens Cafe for a heavenly slice of galactoboureko. Thank you for this simple recipe!!!
My pleasure !
Oh yes! Love that place. The honey cake is bomb.
My brother used to take me along for his rounds at Astoria. That's what this reminds me of too.
I love love Greek food. Got my first taste while in nursing school at a hole in the wall lunch place in Hbg.PA. The place sold Greek steak subs, Greek salads, and lentil soup during the cold seasons and that was it. When we were in our uniforms, the owner waited on us first. Then there are the Greek festivals at the Greek churches in the Seattle area that my son and I discovered over 20years ago. I have been hooked ever since.
This looks fabulous and I love the crispy contrast! Your enthusiasm inspires me to action! Thank you so much for sharing!
I tend to get super excited so I'm glad you are feeling it. Thanks for watching
Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your channel. Cooking has become a new hobby. You have a great way about you . Very European, elegant and fun person. Thanks again.
Thank you so much! I do love the kitchen as much as I did when I first started my culinary journey so long ago...
It reminds me of my favourite Swedish dessert mannagrynspudding (mannagryn is semolina and pudding is pudding). It's a semolina porridge mixed with eggs and baked in the oven. It's often made with raisins in it and breadcrumbs on top.
Wow, very lovely and great, one day i will try with my best
Thank you
Oh my goodness! Nomnomnom 😋 that looks so good, thanks from South Africa 🇿🇦
OMG THAT'S ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL . YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL PERSON FOR SHARING THESE WONDERFUL RECIPES WITH THE WORLD.
You are so welcome
WOW it was just my birthday I absolutely love custard pie, cream Brulee, and now this! I could almost smell it. This would have been an incredible birthday treat.
It would’ve been for sure ! Happy belated
I can smell it from Sydney Australia. I love this desert. One of my favourites.
That is amazing. Sending the beautiful smells all the way to Australia ! Thank youy
oh my, looks delicious. I think I know what I'll make for my "birthday cake" this year. Longing for my favorite greek restaurant from my Chicago days. Thanks!
Oh this would be a gooood birthday cake. Mmm
ME, TOO. OUR FAVORITE PLACE SERVED MANY COURSES FAMILY STYLE, LIVE MUSIC, AND THE WAITSTAFF DANCED.
I went straight to Greek town on my visit to Chicago. Yummmmm
The thicker the better when it comes to custard; I agree! This looks SO good.
My mouth is watering over here in Texas!!! I want some...!!!
Guillermina Stover it’s understandable. Sending you good vibes to Texas ! Thank you 😀👏👏
Beautiful presentation. It was delightful hearing you tell us all about what you're doing. Listen to others who a showing their favorite recipe and how many times they say, "I'm gonna, then I'm gonna, and then I'm gonna, I'm gonna," over and over again until one doesn't care any more what they're "gonna." Thank you, plus something I definitely would like to create.
Thank you so much. To me cooking is a story and not just a set of wrote instructions, so I'm glad you are feeling it.
Oh how I wish that I was there! I can imagine how good that tastes. You are my new favorite chef. Thank you for sharing your recipes!! God bless ;)
Oh my that looks so yummy. I grew up in a very strong Greek area and went to many amazing greek festivals and my mom worked in a greek bakery when I was a kid and the owner always sent my mom home with goodies. I even worked there on summer holidays making the boxes and every Easter the amazing smell of the lamb on a spit from down the street in both directions made us salivate. I used to love watching your cooking shows I was so happy to see you back awhile back and even on a cooking completion. Btw I am drilling now 🤗🥰😋
I've eaten this so many times in Greek cafe's, and I love it! Now I can't wait to make it at home! Thanks for the recipe! =)
Just by viewing it I know I would have to try it . Thank you so much. Looking forward for more of your recipes
Thank you !
WOW, just cooked it for first time, looks stunning and tastes even better, I love the little lemon kick ever now and again in the custard, seriously Moorish. Thanks for the great recipe and cant wait to try your other dishes.
My pleasure. The lemon does really make it for me also. Thank you
I found you about a week ago and you're killing me! But I love you.You see I'm half greek so it's in my blood! Wonderful recipes and I love how you are so warm and open to your viewers!
Thank you so much! Glad you found my channel and we can hang out in the kitchen.
I am shocked at the thumbs down on this video! Gees, why? Thank you for the fantastic tutorial on how to make the Galaktoboureko. Cheers.
Me too! They must be having a bad day to go thumbs down here. Thank you for watching
I like your glasses almost as much as your recipes and tutorials.
Thank you for sharing your love of your culture.
I just love to eat the custard!! I made it all the time! Delicious!!!
I have a Lovely Greek friend, she makes the best Galaktoboureko. My favorite custard and best dessert. Yummy. Thank you for this recipe.
I’m so happy I found you. This dessert it’s absolutely a 10 stars I’m definitely going to make this
Thank you so much I cannot wait to watch more of your videos
Oh thank you ! Please take a look as there are so many freest recipes to discover on my channel. Be well
Where is the recipe printed?
I made this about 28 yrs ago and it was fantastic...and even better after a day or two, Thanks for the reminder of what a great dessert it is, I see it on the menu very soon!
Wonderful!
That was brutal watching you take a bite of that wonderful creamy custard, I have Tory this recipe, thanks for sharing. My mouth is watering.
It's crazy good.
I had it in Greece many times. Yours is at the same level and possibly even more yummy. I have done it myself this morning and soon going to enjoy it.
Thanks
So fantastic! I'm sure you did enjoy it . Thank you
I love to the sky this ghalaktoboureko it brings me my grandmother's memories oh !! Christine this is so beautiful presentation of this recipe after all aren't GREEKS cute and there dishes too. Thank you so much.
Efxharisto Kai kalli imera ghia sena !!!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you conjure memories from your grandmother's kitchen. Be well and see you in the kitchen. Yia sou
Christine...you are a gem..... I like every one of your recipes....I'm working through every one of them
your pasta a l'olio is so PERFECT...your videos are so clear and easy...I love your approach to cooking and your details....I'M HOOKED
Thank you so much ! I appreciate it
The best dessert on the planet. Nothing else comes close.
You are obviously Greek, to be so bias.
@@2010redshift Try it and tell me what if you agree or disagree...but yeah.
@@pdk213 I just made it and it is heavenly!
@@AidaJof We make it for every family gathering and party - new initiates freak and request it everytime we do a food related event.
@@pdk213 I can understand why, it's so, so good!
I used to work near a Greek restaurant, and a couple times a week I would go in after work and buy a serving to take home...it was my little end of the day treat.
My mouth is watering watching this. But now that I've seen you make it, the recipe doesn't seem so intimidating... definitely going to give it a go. 😋😋
I've watched a few of your videos this afternoon, Christine, and am so inspired by your expertise and charisma. I've just subscribed. Thanks!
Darryl
Thank you for the SUB and your kind words. See you in the kitchen!
My favorite greek desert, especially when it’s just done, perfect presentation
Many thanks !
This custard looks amazing. I like how you have made it a little less sweeter than it normally is, although I like sweet, overly sweet just seems to kill the other flavors.
I used to buy this from a Greek bakery in Melbourne (Australia). It's years since I have eaten it, but I can still feel, taste and smell eating it! I always bought 2 or 3 pieces and always ate them all myself with a cup of strong coffee. It would have to be my favourite dessert of all too!Thank you for the recipe and the memories. I'm going to try making it, cos I won't be able to rest till I can eat this again!
You definitely must try. Thank you
You are right, I want some, it looks sinfully delicious, so creamy and the perfect touch of crunchy crust, above perfection. Love, Sol
Sol Elarien thank you. It’s ridiculous . Be well.
I dont normally comment on anything....however, I made this the other day for a small anniversary party.....one word OUTSTANDING!!!
So great to hear ! Thanks for sharing .
I'm not Greek, but this looks sooooo tasty. I want to make this. I will keep you posted!!!
Please do! I know you will love it
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Look forward to making this. It's one of my husband's favorite desserts. We love Greek cuisine. Thanks!
This was a great video! I've watched many nonpro videos and there has been too much talking before starting the recipe and other things that have nothing to do with the recipe. You explain what you're doing beautifully, concisely and understandably. I'm now subscribed!!
Much appreciation for the SUB. Be safe
In Albania we make it with several layers. At least three, and the fillo between the layers gives a wonderful texture of crunch complementing the creaminess of the custard. We call it “torta me peta”.
Thanks for sharing! It looks totally amazing!!!👍🏻❤️👍🏻❤️
Yummmmm - one of my favourite desserts.
Used to go to a Greek restaurant in Port Credit that made it, always saved room for a piece.
Thanks a million for sharing my favorite dessert .Guess what ! I'm going to make it tonight .you're inspiring, interesting, enchanting, outstanding & entertaining lady .
I am in the town of Rethymno on Crete. There is a 91 year old gentleman here who sells hand made phyllo from his shop in the old town.
I am going to use his pastry for this dessert.
Will report back with reviews from my Greek friends.
my eyes are rolling back in my head looking at this dessert!!
Hahah !
Hilarious !! I am going to faint .
Omg.......just heaven to watch you eat it!
I had this dessert decades ago & loved it. Now I can make it myself! Thank you! ❤
My pleasure ! I hope you make it.
Thank you for this - I love your food! My mum used to make this - and yes, it wrecked our kitchen too! One of my favourite desserts ever!
As you can see, I seem to be good at wrecking the kitchen LOL. Thank you
Christine, thank you, I knew I'd always loved cream of wheat, now this has opened up such a beautiful thing. Look so forward to making this dish for my friends and family.
Thank you ! Hope you try it
So happy I stumbled onto your channel. This is by far my favorite Greek dessert. Our local restaurant makes it using orange instead of lemon, which my husband greatly prefers. Looks like I know what I'm making for this weekend's naughty!
Thank you ! It's going to be gooood .
Oooh I love this! Ex husband is Greek. Here in Melbourne Australia we can get this in so many places!!
Melbourne has the most Greeks in the world outside of Greece!
The Greek Australian accent is very different to Greek American/Canadian accent!!!
I must come to Melbourne as I have heard from many people how great the Greek food is there. Thank you
MyFavouriteFoods ChristineCushing you’ll love it!! Once the pandemic is over.
Thank you for posting this! My favorite Greek dessert and often hard to find at the local Greek restaurants.
My pleasure ! It is sooo goood.
I made this yesterday and it was perfect! I did forget to put the vanilla into the custard, but added it to the syrup and that worked out fine. My Dad is Greek and he makes this every year at Christmas. He uses orange instead of lemon and makes a pan twice this size which is gone in a few days. This was my first attempt making it.
So glad you loved it. Many people do use orange but I like the little tang of the lemon to cut the sugar. Thank you