Ingredients
- Filo pastry sheets
- Butter (melted)
- Milk
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Cornstarch
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush a baking dish with melted butter.
- Layer several sheets of filo pastry in the dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- Heat milk with sugar in a saucepan until warm.
- Whisk together eggs, cornstarch, salt, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Add the warm milk gradually to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Pour the custard mixture into the layered filo pastry.
- Fold any excess pastry over the custard and brush the top with butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, dust with powdered sugar or serve with fresh berries. A scoop of vanilla ice cream pairs beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg