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Bougatsa | Greek dessert pie

Bougatsa | Lemon Orange Pie

Kenton & Jane
A twist on the vanilla pies found in Thessaloniki
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cuisine Greek
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb phyllo sheets box
  • 4 cups milk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1/2 an orange
  • 3/4 cup semolina flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon brandy optional
  • 1/2 stick butter melted
  • Ground cinnamon and powdered sugar for topping

Instructions
 

  • Add milk, lemon zest, and orange zest to pan.
  • Heat over medium heat.
  • Once it gets hot, not boiling, begin slowing adding the semolina, stirring constantly.
  • As soon as it starts to get thick, turn off heat and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, combine: eggs and egg yolks, vanilla, sugar, and brandy, mix well.
  • Add to semolina mixture, mix until well combined.
  • Return semolina to stove, and cook over low heat until a custard forms, stirring frequently, remove from heat when done and set aside.
  • Grease baking dish with some of the melted butter.
  • Remove phyllo from wrapper and cut phyllo sheets to fit baking pan.
  • Take one piece of phyllo and place it in baking pan, brush with melted butter.
  • Repeat this 6 more times, brushing each sheet with butter.
  • After 7 sheets, add semolina mixture and spread evenly, it's ok if its thick.
  • Repeat step 10, adding 7 more sheets over top.
  • Brush top sheet with butter and place in preheated oven at 350F for 35-40 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
  • When finished, cut into squares, place a square on a plate, top with some ground cinnamon and powdered sugar.
  • Serve!

Notes

Serving is per square, will vary depending on size.