Greek Milk Pie
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Greek Milk Pie
Description
Greek Milk Pie is prepared by slowly cooking whole milk with sugar, semolina, and orange zest until it thickens slightly, creating a dense custard base. After removing from heat, butter and beaten eggs are whisked in for richness and structure. The custard is poured into a buttered tart pan and topped with a glaze made from eggs and sugar, which browns attractively during baking at 375°F for about 45-50 minutes.
The finished pie has a creamy and firm texture with a golden, slightly crisp top. The orange zest imparts a bright fragrance that complements the mild custard. It’s traditionally served dusted with confectioners sugar and ground cinnamon, which add sweetness and a warm spice contrast to the creamy filling.
This dessert highlights the use of semolina for body and relies on simple pantry ingredients. It’s a filling and fragrant dish suitable for a variety of occasions where a mildly sweet, custardy pie is desired.
The recipe notes that nutritional information is approximate and may vary depending on ingredient brands.
Ingredients
- 1 litre milk whole
- ⅔ cup semolina
- 1 cup sugar 200 grams.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 tablespoons butter
- 4 egg
- orange zest
For the top
- 2 egg
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For serving - optional
- ground cinnamon
- confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 190 °C / 375 °F
- Butter the tart pan.
- In a saucepan, warm up the milk.
- As soon as the milk starts to boil, add the sugar, semolina, and zest, stirring for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and add the butter and the beaten eggs. Whisk until all is incorporated.
- Pour the cream evenly into the tart pan.
- Beat two eggs with two tablespoons of sugar and pour evenly all over the tart.
- Bake milk pie for 45-50 minutes until it is golden on top.
- Remove from oven and let it sit for 15 minutes, and serve with a dusting of confectioners sugar and cinnamon (optional).
Notes
- Nutritional information is approximate and can vary with different brands of ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 550IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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