Baklava with Ashta Cream and Pistachios

A special baklava filled with ashta (cream) and pistachios — a delicious alternative to nut-only baklava. Give it a try.

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A package of baklava/phyllo sheetsA small cup of crushed pistachios

Ashta (cream)

2 cups milk1/2 cup cornstarch2 tablespoons sugarA splash of orange blossom water or vanillaMelted ghee or butter for brushing the phyllo layers

Syrup (qater)

2 cups sugar1 cup waterA squeeze of lemonA dash of orange blossom waterA dash of rose water

Syrup

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, put the liquid milk and the starch.

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