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Streuselkuchen (German Crumb Cake) vs Galaktoboureko: Greek Custard Phyllo Pie with Syrup

See how these two dishes stack up, ingredient by ingredient.

While both desserts rely on milk, sugar, butter, and eggs, they achieve vastly different results through contrasting structures. The Streuselkuchen favors a buttery, cake-like base topped with crunchy crumbs, emphasizing a soft, comfort-focused crumb. In contrast, Galaktoboureko utilizes semolina and phyllo to create a crisp, flaky shell housing a dense, silken custard. Infused with honey, vanilla, and cinnamon, the custard pie provides a complex, syrupy sweetness that stands apart from the straightforward, zesty profile of the German crumb cake.

Prep time, calories & servings

Streuselkuchen (German Crumb Cake)
โฑ 30 min
A relaxed effort
๐Ÿ”ฅ 420 kcal
Hearty helping
๐Ÿฝ 12 servings
Feeds a crowd
Galaktoboureko: Greek Custard Phyllo Pie with Syrup
โฑ 45 min
A great way to spend your free time
๐Ÿ”ฅ 400 kcal
Nicely balanced
๐Ÿฝ 8 servings
Feeds a crowd

What they have in common

Milk
Milk
Sugar
Sugar
Butter
Butter
Egg
Egg
Lemon zest
Lemon zest

What's different

Only in Streuselkuchen (German Crumb Cake)
    Only in Galaktoboureko: Greek Custard Phyllo Pie with Syrup
    • Cinnamon stick
    • Honey
    • Semolina
    • Phyllo pastry
    • Vanilla extract