Orange and Honey Custard Pie

Directions

1. 1

   Add the milk, eggs and vanilla into a pot and whisk together. Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl as it will be easier to mix together.

2. 2

   Place the pot on low heat and add the sugar and semolina slowly. Keep whisking this can take 10 minutes until thick. Remove off the heat and add the butter and orange zest.

3. 3

   Butter a 34x24cm baking tray, lay a total of 10 sheets, buttering each one and over laying the sides, this will create the crust on around the custard. Pour the warm custard inside the tray and fold the edges in, Buttering each one in between.

4. 4

   Lay another 10 sheets on top, folding the edges inside and buttering each layer.

5. 5

   Bake at 180C for 1 hour.

6. 6

   Make the syrup, mix water, sugar and cinnamon stick in a pot and bring to a boil. Add honey and orange rind and set in the fridge/freezer to cool down completely.

7. 7

   Pour the cold syrup over the Galaktoboureko immediately once it comes out of the oven. You will hear it sizzle and crackle. Allow to soak for 4 hours in the fridge.