Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets
Rose and Pistachio Mahalabia (Style 17)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 12 sheets phyllo pastry
- • 250g unsalted butter, melted
- • 400g ricotta cheese
- • 3 tbsp sugar
- • 1 tsp orange blossom water
- • 1 cup sugar
- • 1/2 cup water
- • 1 tsp lemon juice
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Mix the ricotta with the 3 tbsp sugar and the orange blossom water.
2
Phase 2
Simmer the cup of sugar with the water and lemon juice for 8 minutes; keep at room temperature.
3
Phase 3
Brush a tray with butter and layer half the phyllo sheets, buttering each one generously.
4
Phase 4
Spread the cheese filling evenly, then layer the remaining phyllo on top, buttering each sheet.
5
Phase 5
Cut into squares and bake at 180C for 40 minutes until crisp and deep golden.
6
Phase 6
Pour the syrup slowly over the hot borek and let it rest at least 1 hour before cutting and serving.