Imagine crispy, flaky pastries drenched in a sweet floral syrup and stuffed with the most delightful creamy filling! This dessert always pleases a crowd and pairs perfectly with a warm cup of tea!
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Ingredients
PHYLLO
- 1 pound of phyllo dough
- 1 cup of melted unsalted butter
ASHTA
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 1 cup of whole milk
- 1/4 cup of white sugar
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
SIMPLE SYRUP
- 3/4 cup of water
- 1 1/2 cups of white sugar
- 1 teaspoon of orange blossom water
TOPPINGS
- Optional chopped pistachios
- Optional rose petals
Instructions
MAKE THE ASHTA
- Combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, cornstarch, flour, and vanilla extract in a small pot over medium heat. Stir continuously until it boils. Reduce heat, simmer, and keep stirring until thick. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the cream, and chill in the fridge.
MAKE THE SIMPLE SYRUP
- In a pot, boil water, sugar, and orange blossom water. Simmer for 10 minutes. Let it cool to room temperature.
ASSEMBLE AND BAKE
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Keep phyllo sheets stacked, covering with a damp towel. Take out 8 sheets, stack them, and cut into 2 to 2.5-inch wide strips. Fold each strip into triangles. Arrange on a baking tray.
- Pour melted butter over the phyllo. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- After baking, cover the pastries with syrup. Let them cool for 8-10 minutes, then fill with ashta using a spoon or piping bag. Top with pistachios and rose petals. Enjoy!