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 😘

@ChristineCushing

2 жыл бұрын

ahaha ! That is sooo awesome. Go grandma.

@joeburns5193

Жыл бұрын

A Greek Grandma is called YaYa

@mariakoufalis1487

Жыл бұрын

@@joeburns5193 *Yiayia.

@chouserena1554

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I like your teach for cooking ,is yami ❤

@taliasya2273

3 ай бұрын

😂🥰

Italians and Greeks.... best food on the planet !! 👌🏼

@ChristineCushing

Ай бұрын

I second that ! Haha 🇮🇹🇬🇷

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.

@ChristineCushing

2 жыл бұрын

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

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!

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

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.

@lolodee3528

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't one just whizz dry cream of wheat through a nutribullet? Make it finer?

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.

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

I know right? Thanks

@lilimaginness5061

4 жыл бұрын

My favourite too from years ago... can still vividly remember how amazing it was.. and I've only had it once..lol😋

@AidaJof

3 жыл бұрын

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!

@shamirandavid9451

3 жыл бұрын

Please don't use the word "holy" like that! its very wrong when people use "holy this or holy that. God bless.

Omg when you held up that slice of custard with a bit of phyllo my mouth was watering!!!!

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

It's ridiculous right? Thank you for watching

@bluesky5399

3 жыл бұрын

...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!!!

@bhappy9837

3 жыл бұрын

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This is my all-time favorite dessert!

Looks delicious. My mother made it with so much passion. Custard is the best. God Bless!

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!

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

Madame X it is truly addictive!

I got asmr when Christine said GALAKTOBOURIKO. I love the Greek language and this is a favorite dessert.

Great way to get in touch with my Greek heritage!

Thank you, Christine! This looks amazing. Can’t wait to try it. 🇦🇺

The thicker the better when it comes to custard; I agree! This looks SO good.

Whenever I see a new Greek dish that I have not had, I go to KZread 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!

Looks absolutely delish

Oh my goodness! Nomnomnom 😋 that looks so good, thanks from South Africa 🇿🇦

I can't wait to try this. Custards are my favorite desserts.

I love this dessert!!! Great to watch someone 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!!!!

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.

This looks DIVINE!!! Thank you!

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 💗

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

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.

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 !

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@MsKK909

4 жыл бұрын

Do you put the pan in the fridge after it’s filled?

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

@@MsKK909 I do not but many do to help keep the phyllo crispy even after the syrup is added. Thanks for watching

@ginkakasabova4326

4 жыл бұрын

@@ChristineCushing o

@donscheid97

4 жыл бұрын

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.

OMG! That looks amazing! I love that dessert.

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. ❤❤❤

@ChristineCushing

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much !

I love this dessert! One of my favorites 😍

Oh my goodness... Heaven on earth❤️❤️❤️

@ChristineCushing

3 жыл бұрын

It's definitely a keeper ! Thank you

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!

@ChristineCushing

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you appreciated my revised - less sweet- interpretation. Thank you

My absolute favorite!

Look forward to making this. It's one of my husband's favorite desserts. We love Greek cuisine. Thanks!

I just love to eat the custard!! I made it all the time! Delicious!!!

my eyes are rolling back in my head looking at this dessert!!

@ChristineCushing

3 жыл бұрын

Hahah !

@sheilaregan5382

3 жыл бұрын

Hilarious !! I am going to faint .

@thefairyqueen369

3 жыл бұрын

Omg.......just heaven to watch you eat it!

So lovely done ! Thank you.

my favorite Greek dish. It looks gorgeous

Ιts my absolute favorite! Oh that creamy cream.... Its CREAM DREAM!

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.

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

I can't contain myself either... as you can see.

@theglenrow

3 жыл бұрын

I want I want I want!!

I have to try this recipe omg it looks amazingly delicious 🤤

I had this dessert decades ago & loved it. Now I can make it myself! Thank you! ❤

@ChristineCushing

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure ! I hope you make it.

Wow, that looks amazing. thank you for the recipe. Can't wait to try it.

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! =)

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!

That looks amazing. YUM!!

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 ;)

I've made this a couple of times now , best recipe. Everyone absolutely loved it, thank you.

@ChristineCushing

2 жыл бұрын

That is so great to hear ! We love it here too

This is def on my to make list. Nothing could be better than this!! Lots of custard- yes!

A must try. Looks delicious. Thank you.

I'm so making this this weekend! Looks Delish!!

Oh it looks gorgeous I could just eat a piece of the desert.

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.

@ChristineCushing

Жыл бұрын

I hope you try it. 😊

@judithclark8022

Жыл бұрын

I definitely will.

Wow!!! Best looking custard I’ve ever seen!!! Thank you for showing & sharing the recipe!!!

You are right, I want some, it looks sinfully delicious, so creamy and the perfect touch of crunchy crust, above perfection. Love, Sol

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

Sol Elarien thank you. It’s ridiculous . Be well.

That really looks amazing!!!!

You brought tears to my eyes when you had a slice! Looks so scrumptious

I’ve always wanted to try to make this. You’ve inspired me! Thank you!

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

I hope you try it and let me know what you think. Thanks

I need this in my life yesterday

This looks fabulous and I love the crispy contrast! Your enthusiasm inspires me to action! Thank you so much for sharing!

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

I tend to get super excited so I'm glad you are feeling it. Thanks for watching

My favorite greek desert, especially when it’s just done, perfect presentation

@ChristineCushing

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks !

Still haven’t made this and still drooling over this video! 😲😁

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

@ChristineCushing

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your note! These recipes connect us directly to our family, so I'm glad you like my reduced sugar. Merry Christmas

OMG!!!! Why, why, why was I not born greek? The food is so lovely it breaks my heart!

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

haha ! I know .. it's such great food.

@lizzyw8

4 жыл бұрын

You will find these deserts all over the Middle East and the Levant . They were actually introduced by the Ottomans...

@miguelcamacho8997

4 жыл бұрын

@@lizzyw8 Who were the Ottomans?

@kamelhaj6850

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@aokiaoki4238

3 жыл бұрын

@@lizzyw8 No you won't

My absolute favorite Greek dessert! Thanks so much.

@ChristineCushing

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure !

Yia Yia, oh my goodness! This brings back memories on every single christmas, everyone would be hovering over the dinner table when they saw this getting taken out of the oven!

OMG , my favorite Greek dessert!!!!!!!!!! Christine, you are a Giant :)!

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you !

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!

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

As you can see, I seem to be good at wrecking the kitchen LOL. Thank you

The first time I tasted this dish I was overcome with yummy joy...Heaven. I like things less sweet too. Thank you.

So glad I found you. This is my favorite Greek Dessert. ευχαριστώ

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure !

I could eat that whole pan, ohhhh my goodness that looks delicious.

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

I know that’s the problem right ? Thank you

@AidaJof

3 жыл бұрын

It is heavenly - I just made it!!!

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.

@tinahailu412

3 жыл бұрын

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 love this dessert. I will have to try this recipe

Great recipe and directions. Thanks!!

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

@ChristineCushing

3 жыл бұрын

Please do try it . Xronia Pola and happy New Year !

@tedperry6466

3 жыл бұрын

just make sure you mother in law is not around. LOL

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.

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. The lemon does really make it for me also. Thank you

Christine so excited to try your recipe. Thank you.

Omg...that looks amazing!! 😋

Fantastic! I still remember eating this every day while spending 2 months on Mykonos back when I was 18 years old! This looks even better with teh double thick custard layer!

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

Ah memories of Greece are what is all about. Thank you for watching

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

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the SUB and your kind words. See you in the kitchen!

Mmmmm!! Yummmmmm looks so delicious!! God Bless you always 🙏❤️😘✝️

This by far is my favorite dessert of all time!

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

Mine too ! It's hard to resist

You make it look so easy and I'm going to make it

My mouth is watering over here in Texas!!! I want some...!!!

@ChristineCushing

3 жыл бұрын

Guillermina Stover it’s understandable. Sending you good vibes to Texas ! Thank you 😀👏👏

I love this!

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!

@ChristineCushing

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for the kind words.

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.

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

It would’ve been for sure ! Happy belated

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.

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

It's crazy good.

Thank you for sharing with us this gorgeous recipe! I’m definitely going to bake this!

That looks soooo delicious!!! I'm going to make this. I can tell it is scrumptious!

So glad I found your site! I can't wait to try this!

@ChristineCushing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

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.

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

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'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.

@ChristineCushing

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you discovered my video. Hope you try it soon.

Oh boy….looks heavenly

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!

@AidaJof

Жыл бұрын

Saffron & cardamon what interesting twist to cinnamon ... thank you for sharing💖

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!

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

Oh this would be a gooood birthday cake. Mmm

@cherylknobloch1472

3 жыл бұрын

ME, TOO. OUR FAVORITE PLACE SERVED MANY COURSES FAMILY STYLE, LIVE MUSIC, AND THE WAITSTAFF DANCED.

@lolodee3528

2 жыл бұрын

I went straight to Greek town on my visit to Chicago. Yummmmm

Awesome. If I could make this...it's so dreamy. Thank you for sharing.

I love it. Thank you for sharing.

@ChristineCushing

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

The best dessert on the planet. Nothing else comes close.

@2010redshift

3 жыл бұрын

You are obviously Greek, to be so bias.

@pdk213

3 жыл бұрын

@@2010redshift Try it and tell me what if you agree or disagree...but yeah.

@AidaJof

3 жыл бұрын

@@pdk213 I just made it and it is heavenly!

@pdk213

3 жыл бұрын

@@AidaJof We make it for every family gathering and party - new initiates freak and request it everytime we do a food related event.

@AidaJof

3 жыл бұрын

@@pdk213 I can understand why, it's so, so good!

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

@ChristineCushing

4 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you ! Please take a look as there are so many freest recipes to discover on my channel. Be well

@0618drl

4 жыл бұрын

Where is the recipe printed?

The Ultimate Galaktoboureko is extremely delicious, and I love this dessert 🍨🍰💕😋👍🏽👌🏽.

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.