Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets
Rose and Pistachio Mahalabia (Style 19)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 250g fine semolina
- • 250g mozzarella cheese, shredded
- • 2 tbsp sugar
- • 1 tbsp rose water
- • 300g ashta (clotted cream)
- • 1 cup sugar
- • 1 tbsp orange blossom water
- • 100g pistachios, finely ground
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the cup of sugar with 1/2 cup water for 10 minutes, cool, and add the orange blossom water.
2
Phase 2
Heat the semolina, mozzarella, and 2 tbsp sugar in a pan over low heat, stirring until the cheese melts and a smooth dough forms; knead in the rose water.
3
Phase 3
While warm, roll the dough between two sheets of parchment into a thin rectangle.
4
Phase 4
Spread the ashta along one long edge and roll the dough over it into a cylinder.
5
Phase 5
Cut the cylinder into 4cm pieces and arrange them on a serving plate.
6
Phase 6
Drizzle generously with syrup and sprinkle with ground pistachios.