Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets
Rose and Pistachio Mahalabia (Style 8)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 10 phyllo pastry sheets
- • 150g unsalted butter, melted
- • 150g ricotta cheese
- • 150g mozzarella cheese, shredded
- • 1 tbsp orange blossom water
- • 250g sugar
- • 150ml water
- • 1 tsp lemon juice
- • 30g 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
Mix the ricotta and mozzarella for the filling.
3
Phase 3
Brush each phyllo sheet with butter, place cheese along the long edge, and roll into a tight cigar.
4
Phase 4
Fry the rolls in the remaining butter over medium heat until golden and crisp on all sides.
5
Phase 5
Dip each hot roll briefly in the cooled syrup.
6
Phase 6
Sprinkle with ground pistachios and serve warm.