1. A Greek pastry dessert made with layers of crispy phyllo dough filled with a custard or cream filling, typically soaked in sugar syrup.
Usage: Also spelled galactoboureko or galaktobourekο; Borrowed from Greek cuisine; Often served as a sweet treat in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern contexts

Examples

• The bakery's galaktoboureka was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
• She ordered a slice of galaktoboureka with her Greek coffee.
• Galaktoboureka is a traditional dessert served at Greek celebrations.
• The phyllo layers in the galaktoboureka were perfectly golden and flaky.
• Many Mediterranean restaurants feature galaktoboureka on their dessert menu.