Middle Eastern Sweet Pastry (Style 22)
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets

Middle Eastern Sweet Pastry (Style 22)

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.

Ingredients

  • • 4 cups whole milk
  • • 1/2 cup sugar
  • • 4 tbsp cornflour
  • • 1 tbsp rose water
  • • 2 tbsp pistachios, crushed

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Whisk the cornflour with 1/2 cup of the cold milk until dissolved.

2
Phase 2

Warm the remaining milk with the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.

3
Phase 3

Add the cornflour slurry and stir constantly until the pudding thickens.

4
Phase 4

Remove from the heat, stir in the rose water, and pour into serving cups.

5
Phase 5

Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and top with crushed pistachios before serving.