Hrisi Bi Ashta

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Hrisi Bi Ashta, also known as Lebanese Semolina Pudding, is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with semolina, sugar, milk, and a special ingredient called “ashta,” which is a type of clotted cream. The semolina is cooked in milk until it thickens and then sugar is added for sweetness. The mixture is then layered with the ashta cream and topped with a sprinkle of ground pistachios or almonds. It is typically served chilled and makes for a refreshing and delicious dessert.

Hrisi Bi Ashta Ingredients

3 eggs1/2 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla1 cup yogurt1 cup oil1 cup smeed hrisi (semolina1 tbsp baking powder

Ashta

2 cups whipping cream (liquid)2 cups milk1/2 cup sugar8 to 9 tbsp corn starch2 tsp orange blossom water (mazahir)

Syrup

2 cups sugar1 cup water1 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp orange blossom water

Tip

the ashta should be thick

Direction

1: start with making atir (simple syrup)2: in a pot add sugar, water and bring to boil then add lemon juice and orange blossom water and boil for another 5 minutes on high heat.3: in a bowl mix sugar, eggs and vanilla for couple minutes then add semolina, yogurts, oil and baking powder then mix till you get smooth mix.4: brush a baking tray with oil then spread half the mix it’s about 2 measuring cups then bake at prepared oven at 350f for about 30 minutes till golden color.5: while waiting for it to bake start On the ashta the filling mix.6: combine together milk, whipping cream, sugar, corn starch and orange blossom mix then turn on the heat and keep mixing every minute so they don’t stick to the bottom.7: when the mix get thick set to the side to cool for a bit.8: when the hrisi golden color take out and add the ashta then add the rest of the batter on top then place on the lower rack and broil till golden color.9: take out add 1 cup simple syrup then leave till get cold then cut into small pieces or you can enjoy while it’s hot.