How to make Lebanese Znoud El Siyt | Embassy Festival 2020

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

unsalted cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with fewer calories

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds are a lower-cost nut alternative with good flavor

rose water

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: water + a drop of lemon juice

Vanilla extract provides aromatic sweetness without the cost of rose water

Prepare the phyllo pastry by thawing it according to package instructions.

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

Brush a sheet of phyllo pastry with melted butter and layer another sheet on top.

Cut the layered phyllo into rectangles, large enough to hold the filling.

In a bowl, mix unsalted cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Spoon the cheese mixture onto one end of each phyllo rectangle.

Roll the phyllo over the filling, folding in the sides to seal.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the rolls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the rolls and drain on paper towels.

Mix powdered sugar with cinnamon for dusting.

Serve warm, drizzled with orange blossom water and sprinkled with crushed pistachios.

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