Rose and Pistachio Mahalabia (Style 10)
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets

Rose and Pistachio Mahalabia (Style 10)

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.

Ingredients

  • • 250g mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • • 3 tbsp fine semolina
  • • 250g ashta (clotted cream)
  • • 200g sugar
  • • 100ml water
  • • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • • 1 tbsp orange blossom water
  • • 3 tbsp ground pistachios

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Boil the sugar, water, and lemon juice for 10 minutes, then cool and stir in the orange blossom water.

2
Phase 2

Melt the mozzarella with 2 tablespoons of the syrup over low heat, then knead in the semolina until smooth.

3
Phase 3

Roll the warm cheese dough between parchment into a thin rectangle.

4
Phase 4

Spread the ashta evenly over the sheet and roll it up tightly.

5
Phase 5

Cut into 3cm slices and arrange on a plate.

6
Phase 6

Drizzle generously with syrup and sprinkle with ground pistachios.