Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets
Rose and Pistachio Mahalabia (Style 6)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 250g plain flour
- • 200g ghee (samneh), softened
- • 3/4 cup icing sugar
- • 1 tbsp orange blossom water
- • 1/4 tsp mahlab, finely ground
- • 25g pistachios, halved
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Beat the ghee with the icing sugar until pale and fluffy.
2
Phase 2
Beat in the orange blossom water and mahlab.
3
Phase 3
Add the flour and mix just until a soft, pliable dough forms; do not overwork it.
4
Phase 4
Roll small balls, flatten them slightly, and press a pistachio half into each.
5
Phase 5
Bake at 160C for 20 minutes until set but not browned.
6
Phase 6
Let the ghraybeh cool on the tray until firm before lifting them off.