Delicious Moroccan Jawhara (Milk Pastilla) Recipe!

Combine 2 cups of almond milk with 1/2 cup of sugar over medium heat.

Dissolve 1.5 tablespoons of cornstarch with a bit more almond milk to create a slurry and add it to the pot.

If using plant-based milk, you may need a bit more cornstarch to achieve the right consistency.

Optionally, add a cinnamon stick to the mixture.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens and coats the spoon.

Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve.

Add 1 tablespoon of orange blossom water and let it chill.

For the pastry, use Moroccan warqa pastry, or substitute with filo dough or Tunisian brick pastry.

Fry the pastry on each side until golden brown.

To assemble, spoon the orange blossom cream onto a sheet of fried pastry and top with crushed roasted or fried almonds, repeating the layers as desired.

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