Ingredients 12 tablespoons melted Ghee or clarified butter, divided ¾ cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon table salt
14 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed 1 ¼ cups whole milk ¼ cup heavy cream 5 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Directions Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9 1/2-inch deep dish pie plate bottom and sides with 1 tbsp. Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
Brush butter on one side of a phyllo dough sheet on a cutting board or clean surface. To make a rope, carefully push the short sides of phyllo together.
Form a loose coil and place in the center of the baking dish. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and butter, pushing them tightly around the center coil to make a concentric circle.
Top with 2 tablespoons seasoned sugar. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven until brown. Set oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) after removing from oven.
Mix eggs, vanilla, and remaining spiced sugar mixture in a dish. Add hot milk slowly, beating constantly. Pour spiced milk over phyllo in baking dish and return to oven.