Middle Eastern Sweet Pastry (Style 7)
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets

Middle Eastern Sweet Pastry (Style 7)

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

  • • 120ml jallab syrup (date and grape molasses blend)
  • • 750ml cold water
  • • 1 tbsp rose water
  • • 2 cups crushed ice
  • • 3 tbsp golden raisins
  • • 3 tbsp pine nuts

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Stir the jallab syrup and rose water into the cold water until fully blended.

2
Phase 2

Refrigerate the mixture until very cold.

3
Phase 3

Pack tall glasses with crushed ice.

4
Phase 4

Divide the jallab between the glasses.

5
Phase 5

Scatter the raisins and pine nuts over each glass so they float, and serve immediately with long spoons.