Description
Delight in the exquisite taste of Warbat bil Ashta, also known as Shaabiyat, a traditional Middle Eastern dessert that combines layers of flaky phyllo pastry with a luscious cream filling. Each bite is a delightful balance of textures and flavors, enhanced by fragrant notes of orange blossom and rose water. These pastries are perfect for special occasions such as Eid and Ramadan or simply as a sweet treat to share with family and friends. The stunning presentation topped with crushed pistachios makes them an irresistible centerpiece for any gathering. With easy preparation steps and accessible ingredients, you can create this enchanting dessert at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 phyllo sheets (thawed)
- 1½ cups clarified butter (melted)
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- For the sugar syrup: 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the cream filling by combining whole milk, heavy cream, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved.
- Gradually whisk in cornstarch, cooking until thickened. Remove from heat and add flavorings.
- Assemble by layering phyllo sheets brushed with melted butter, cutting into rectangles for filling.
- Fill each rectangle with cream mixture, fold tightly, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sugar syrup by boiling sugar, water, and lemon juice until slightly thickened.
- Drizzle warm syrup over baked pastries and garnish with ground pistachios before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg