Greek · dessert
Galaktoboureko
Galaktoboureko reads sweetness 7.4, citrus 6.3 and sourness 5.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Greek dessert, about 1 hr 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.4 · Citrus 6.3 · Sourness 5.7 · Richness 5.3 · Fruity 5.1 · Floral 3.2 · Umami 1.8 · Nutty 0.9
What's in it (9)
- 12 sheets phyllo dough
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup semolina
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 lemon, zest only
- 1 cup sugar syrup
Time & effort: about 1 hr 40 min (50 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 334.4 kcal, 20.3 g protein, 6.4 g fat, 49.1 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Cook a thick semolina custard with milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Pour into a buttered phyllo-lined pan, cover with more buttered phyllo, and bake at 180C until golden.
- Immediately drizzle with hot lemon-scented sugar syrup.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.