Bougatsa Tis Tebelas Lazy Woman's Custard Pastry

Indulge in the sweet simplicity of "Bougatsa Tis Tebelas," lovingly known as the Lazy Woman's Custard Pastry. This Greek-inspired dessert combines velvety semolina custard with the flaky, golden perfection of buttery phyllo dough, delivering a luxurious treat with minimal effort. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy home bakers who crave authentic flavors without the fuss. Delicately scented with vanilla and topped with a generous dusting of powdered sugar and cinnamon, each bite is a harmonious blend of creamy and crisp textures. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this quick and delightful bougatsa is guaranteed to impress friends, family, or last-minute guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 sheets Phyllo dough
• 500 ml Milk
• 100 g Granulated sugar
• 60 g Semolina
• 2 large Eggs
• 80 g Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm, but do not let it boil.

Step 3

Gradually whisk in the sugar and semolina, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens into a custard-like consistency (about 5-7 minutes).

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the custard to cool slightly.

Step 5

In a small bowl, beat the eggs and slowly incorporate them into the custard mixture, stirring constantly to avoid curdling.

Step 6

Melt the butter and use a pastry brush to butter your baking dish and the individual phyllo sheets.

Step 7

Layer three sheets of phyllo dough in the baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter before adding the next.

Step 8

Pour the custard evenly over the layered phyllo sheets.

Step 9

Cover the custard with the remaining three sheets of phyllo, again brushing butter between each layer and on the top sheet.

Step 10

Lightly score the top layer of phyllo into serving-sized squares to make it easier to cut after baking.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden and crisp.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and allow the bougatsa to cool slightly.

Step 13

Before serving, dust the pastry generously with powdered sugar and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Step 14

Slice along the scored lines and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Lazy Woman's Custard Pastry!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(982.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1953.2

Total Fat 94.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 595.6mg	0%
Sodium 1041.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 236.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 126.2g
Protein 46.6g	0%

Vitamin D 308.9IU	0%
Calcium 754.6mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1177.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.8%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 47.8%