Sweet Milk Pie-Galatopita In Greek
- by XpatAthens
- Friday, 20 February 2015
In Greek: “gala” means milk and “pita” means pie, therefore “galatopita” means milk pie. It’s a very easy recipe, a children’s recipe and a quick recipe. You don’t need many ingredients and you can serve “galatopita” hot or cold. Store it in the refrigerator and serve it for breakfast. Your kids will love it. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 litre of milk
5 eggs, beaten
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of semolina
zest of 1 orange
2 tbsp of butter
HOW TO:
In a pot, pour the milk and add the sugar.
Place the pot on the stove and on low heat add the semolina.
Stir constantly for about 10 minutes until it becomes a thick cream.
Remove from the fire and let it cool down a bit.
After the cream cools down a bit, add the orange zest, beaten eggs and butter.
Stir well to mix all ingredients.
Spread the cream in a small baking pan and bake at 180 degrees for 60 minutes or until brown on the top.
Let it cool down a bit and then cut in pieces.
Garnish by sprinkling some powder sugar and powder cinnamon on top.
EXTRA TIP:
You may also serve with homemade marmalade or spoon sweet. Your “galatopita” will taste like paradise!!!
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