Galaktoboureko: Custard Pie With Phyllo

Impossible to resist, this creamy custard pie called Galaktoboureko is one of the all-time favorite Greek desserts.

Ingredients

• For the Custard
• 6 cups milk
• 1.25 cups fine semolina (you can substitute farina)
• 6 egg yolks
• 0.5 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• For the Galaktoboureko
• 1 pound phyllo pastry sheets
• 2 sticks unsalted butter (melted, for brushing phyllo)
• For the Syrup
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 -inch piece of lemon rind
• 2 -inch piece of orange rind
• Juice of 1/2 lemon