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Warbat Bil Ashta Middle Eastern Recipe - EP34

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Warbat Bil Ashta

Cultural Context

Warbat Bil Ashta is a beloved dessert in Syria, often enjoyed during special occasions and celebrations. This sweet pastry features layers of delicate phyllo dough filled with rich ashta cream, flavored with rose water and garnished with nuts. Traditionally served warm, it embodies the essence of Middle Eastern sweets, balancing textures and flavors. Today, variations of Warbat can be found across the Levant, showcasing the region's rich culinary heritage.

SyrianSYdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
250ml milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 teaspoon rose water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup sugar for syrup

ashta cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Greek yogurt provides a lower-calorie option while maintaining creaminess.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a budget-friendly alternative with a similar crunch.

rose water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract provides a different but pleasant flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: cashews

Cashews are often less expensive and still provide a nutty flavor.

1

Prepare a sugar syrup by combining 1 cup sugar with water and heating it until dissolved.

2

In a separate pot, heat 250ml milk and add 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon corn starch, and 1 teaspoon rose water.

3

Stir the mixture continuously over low flame for about 10 minutes until it thickens.

4

Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool for at least 5 minutes.

5

Once cooled, fill the phyllo pastry with the prepared cream mixture.

6

Prepare the baking dish by layering phyllo pastry sheets, brushing each layer with melted butter.

7

Bake the assembled dish in the oven until golden brown, checking periodically for doneness.

Cooking Techniques

layeringbaking

Equipment Needed

baking dishpotspoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

WarbatAshta Pastry

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