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Coconut Galaktoboureko, golden baked phyllo with coconut custard filling
Sweet Greek pastry with coconut custard filling

Coconut Custard Phyllo Pie (Galaktoboureko Variant)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
This version takes a tropical trip while keeping Greek roots. Shredded coconut adds not just flavor but an exciting, chewier texture to the smooth custard. The caramelized sugar syrup lends a deeper, amber flavor profile that harmonizes beautifully with the nutty character of coconut.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 490 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Greek

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking pan
  • Saucepans
  • Mixing bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Prepare the caramel-style syrup: boil brown sugar with water and lemon juice for 5 minutes, then cool completely.

Tip: Brown sugar's molasses content gives richer flavor to the syrup.
2 ✓

For the filling, beat eggs with sugar and vanilla. Mix in shredded coconut, then slowly add milk and a little melted butter (approx. 2 oz). Mix until uniform.

Tip: Shredded coconut absorbs liquid during baking, thickening the filling.
3 ✓

Butter the baking pan. Layer half the pastry sheets, brushing every layer with melted butter.

Tip: Don't skimp on butter; it provides the crunch.
4 ✓

Pour coconut mixture onto the pastry. If it looks too thin, don't worry; the eggs will bind it.

Tip: Liquid filling solidifies during baking due to egg protein coagulation.
5 ✓

Cover with remaining pastry sheets, buttering between layers. Brush top thoroughly, then score.

Tip: Scoring prevents top layer from puffing up and breaking.
6 ✓

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 45 minutes until golden brown. Remove, let cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with cold syrup.

Tip: In this recipe 'lukewarm syrup' works too, but cold is safer for crispness.
7 ✓

Rest at least 1-2 hours before serving.

Tip: Coconut filling needs time to set before cutting.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use coconut milk?
You can swap some cow's milk for coconut milk for intense flavor, but watch the fat content!
The syrup is too dark.
Caramelization happens fast; be careful, burnt syrup becomes bitter.

Ingredients

  • 10 sheets Phyllo Dough
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 5 oz Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 3.5 oz Shredded Coconut (unsweetened)
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 0.75 cup Water (for syrup)
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar (for syrup)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice