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Flaky dough with cheese filling and simple syrup - Warbat recipe. Delicious Arab dessert

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Warbat

Cultural Context

Warbat, a beloved dessert in Syria, combines the delicate layers of phyllo dough with sweet, nutty fillings, often enjoyed during festive occasions. This treat reflects the rich culinary heritage of the Middle East, where pastries are often infused with floral syrups and spices. Today, Warbat has gained popularity beyond its borders, with variations appearing in Middle Eastern bakeries worldwide.

SyrianSYdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
12 layers of phyllo dough
2/3 cup of melted unsalted butter
4 tbsp ricotta cheese
2 tbsp mascarpone or thickened cream
1 1/2 tsp orange blossom water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp lemon juice

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water provides a similar floral note.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruits

Seeds are often less expensive and nut-free.

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

3

Layer 12 sheets of phyllo dough on a clean surface, brushing each with melted butter.

4

Prepare the filling by mixing ricotta cheese, mascarpone or thickened cream, and orange blossom water.

5

Spread the filling over the phyllo layers and roll tightly into a log shape.

6

Place in a greased baking dish.

7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

8

While baking, prepare the simple syrup by boiling sugar, water, lemon juice, and orange blossom water until thickened.

9

Remove the warbat from the oven and drizzle with the simple syrup.

Cooking Techniques

layeringrollingbakingboiling

Equipment Needed

ovenbaking dishsaucepanbrush

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nutsgluten

Also Known As

Baklava RollsWarbat Pastry

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