Bougatsa -- Cream Pie (Greece) Recipe

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Bougatsa -- Cream Pie (Greece)
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Directions:

  1. FOR THE CREAM: In a small saucepan bring milk & vanilla extract JUST to a boil.
  2. In another saucepan, melt butter over medium heat & then add the semolina, stirring for 1 minute.
  3. Strain the milk over the semolina, stirring continuously. Add the sugar & continue stirring for 4-5 minutes, or until mixture is thickened, then remove from the heat & set aside to cool, stirring occasionally to prevent the formation of a skin on top.
  4. In a small container, beat together the egg & 1 egg yolk, & when the milk mixture is cool, stir the eggs into the milk mixture.
  5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F & coat the inside of an 8-inch-square baking dish with a little butter.
  6. Cut the sheets of filo to fit the baking dish & then lay 6 sheets into the baking dish, brushing the top side of each with melted butter.
  7. Spread the cream filling over the pastry & cover with the remaining sheets, again brushing each sheet with butter. Keep the filo covered with a slightly damp kitchen towel at all times so it doesn't dry out.
  8. Bake for about 25 minutes or until the pastry is crisp & golden, then remove from the oven & cut into 4 squares. Sprinkle each with powdered sugar & a little cinnamon & serve hot or warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 487.94 Kcal (2043 kJ)
Calories from fat 269.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.93g 46%
Cholesterol 145.35mg 48%
Sodium 195.25mg 8%
Potassium 476.45mg 10%
Total Carbs 47.87g 16%
Sugars 30.91g 124%
Dietary Fiber 2.65g 11%
Protein 9.51g 19%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 214.9mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 209.74 Kcal (878 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.86g 46%
Cholesterol 62.48mg 48%
Sodium 83.93mg 8%
Potassium 204.8mg 10%
Total Carbs 20.58g 16%
Sugars 13.29g 124%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 11%
Protein 4.09g 19%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.3mg 4%
Calcium 92.4mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.7
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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