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    Greek Milk Pie

    Last updated August 20, 2022. Originally posted August 18, 2022 By Jenny Skrapaliori-Graves. 8 Comments.

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    This sweet milk pie is creamy and buttery with aromatic notes of citrus and vanilla. Beloved by children and adults, it is easy to prepare with few ingredients.

    If you love this milk pie recipe, you will also love this portokalopita - Greek orange phyllo cake, melomakarona - honey cookies or Greek yogurt with honey, figs, walnuts, and mint!

    A greek milk pie in a white pan with a cloth napkin.

    Why this recipe sings

    Refreshing, with a rich taste, this milk pie pairs beautifully with the vanilla and orange notes. It is a perfect light dessert for any time of the year.

    With very little prep, it can be ready in 10 minutes. All you do next is wait for it to cool. Enjoy it with a sprinkle of confectioner's sugar and ground cinnamon.

    Here is what you need

    Ingredients for making a Greek milk pie.
    • The filling of a milk pie is similar to a galaktoboureko custard. Whole milk, semolina flour, sugar, butter, and eggs mixed with a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
    • Oranges. For zest. As an alternative, you can use lemons.
    • For serving: Confectioner's sugar and ground cinnamon. Both are optional; the milk pie can be enjoyed as is.

    How to make it

    A stockpot with custard and orange zest and a whisk.
    • 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.
    A stock pot on wood, a hand whisking custard with butter, an empty bowl above and partial view of a white tart pan on the left.
    • Remove from heat and add the butter and the beaten eggs. Whisk until all is incorporated.
    A white tart pan with uncooked milk pie.
    • Pour the cream evenly into the pan.
    • Beat two eggs with two tablespoons of sugar and sprinkle all over the pie.
    • Bake milk pie for 45-50 minutes until it is golden on top.
    A white tart pan with baked milk pie.

    Remove from oven and let it sit for 15 minutes, and serve with a dusting of confectioners sugar and cinnamon (optional).

    A piece of milk pie on a plate with a fork and a spoon.

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    Greek Milk Pie

    by Jenny | The Greek Foodie
    This sweet milk pie is creamy and buttery with aromatic notes of citrus and vanilla. Beloved by children and adults, it is easy to prepare with few ingredients.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 12
    Calories 273 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 litre whole milk
    • ⅔ cup semolina
    • 1 cup sugar 200 grams.
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 10 tablespoons butter
    • 4 eggs
    • orange zest

    For the top

    • 2 eggs
    • 2 tablespoons sugar

    For serving - optional

    • ground cinnamon
    • confectioner's 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 Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 550IUCalcium: 123mgIron: 1mg
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