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Bougatsa

Irresistible Bougatsa: Flaky Pastry with Creamy Custard Delight

This Bougatsa recipe combines flaky pastry with a creamy custard filling, providing an indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Filo Pastry
  • 10 sheets Phyllo Pastry Provides crispy texture
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted
For the Custard Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Milk Whole or almond milk
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Or almond extract
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch For thickening
  • 3 large Eggs Whole
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Icing Sugar For dusting before serving
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional

Equipment

  • oven
  • saucepan
  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

How to Make Bougatsa
  1. Whisk together eggs and cornstarch in a bowl and set aside. In a saucepan, heat fresh milk, sugar, and vanilla until it reaches a boil. Gradually whisk in the hot milk into the egg mixture, then return to heat and whisk until thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Grease a 15x10 inch baking dish with melted butter. Layer five phyllo sheets crumpled for added texture, drizzling melted butter between each layer.
  3. Pour the cooled custard filling evenly over the crumbled phyllo base. Layer additional phyllo sheets on top in a similar crumpled style, drizzling with any remaining melted butter.
  4. Place the bougatsa in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
  5. Allow to cool for a few minutes after baking. Dust with icing sugar and ground cinnamon before serving. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, serve warm and dust with icing sugar just before serving to maintain crispiness.

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