| 6 | c | Milk |
| 1 | c | Fine semolina |
| 3 1/2 | tb | Cornstarch |
| 3 | c | Granulated sugar |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
| 6 | | Eggs |
| 1 | ts | Vanilla extract (optional) |
| 1 | tb | Butter |
| 12 | | Commercial filo sheets |
| 3/4 | c | Butter; melted & hot |
| 1 | c | Water |
| 1 | | Lemon or orange (peel only) |
| 2 | tb | Fine brandy or Cognac (opt.) |
