Aish El Saraya

Name: Aish El Saraya
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 8 white bread slices, toasted; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup water; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp rose water; 1 tbsp orange blossom water; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped

A classic Middle Eastern dessert featuring syrup soaked toasted bread layered with rich cream and pistachios.

45 minMediumServes 8380 cal/serving

Middle EasternDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

8 white bread slices, toasted
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp rose water
1 tbsp orange blossom water
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped

Instructions

1

Arrange 8 toasted white bread slices in a single layer at the bottom of an eight inch square baking dish.
2

Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until dissolved and amber caramel forms.
3

Remove caramel syrup from heat and stir in 1 tsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp rose water, and half of the 1 tbsp orange blossom water.
4

Pour hot caramel syrup evenly over 8 toasted white bread slices and allow it to soak completely.
5

Whisk 2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and remaining 1 tbsp orange blossom water in a saucepan over medium heat until thick and smooth.
6

Spread cream layer evenly over caramel bread and chill in refrigerator for at least two hours.
7

Garnish top with 1/4 cup chopped shelled pistachios before slicing and serving cold.

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Questions

What is Aish El Saraya?

A classic Middle Eastern dessert featuring syrup soaked toasted bread layered with rich cream and pistachios. This reference files it under Middle Eastern dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 45 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for cornstarch in Aish El Saraya?

The entry for Aish El Saraya calls for 1/4 cup cornstarch. In its place: Use twice as much all-purpose flour and cook it a few minutes longer, or the same amount of arrowroot or tapioca starch.

Can I make Aish El Saraya dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Aish El Saraya is 2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1 cup whole milk. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Aish El Saraya vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 cups heavy whipping cream and 1 cup whole milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Aish El Saraya contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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