Da'oqiya (Pistachio Semolina Dessert)

Da'oqiya, also called pistachio mafrouka, is a rich Lebanese dessert made from semolina dough with pistachios and a layer of cream (qishta). The recipe includes detailed steps for both the semolina layers and the cream fillings.

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Pistachio semolina dough

2 cups pistachios1/4 cup powdered sugar2 tbsp butter1/4 cup fine semolinaGreen food coloring — optional

Syrup (for the dough)

3/4 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup water1 tsp lemon juice1/2 tbsp rose water1/2 tbsp orange blossom water

Qishta (fresh cream)

1 liter liquid milkor10 tablespoons powdered milk dissolved in 1 liter waterJuice of half a lemon1 tbsp vinegar

Pastry cream (for filling)

1 can (170 g) Qaimar cream4 tbsp cornstarch3 tbsp sugar2 cups liquid milkA pinch of ground mastic mixed with a little sugar1/2 tsp rose water1/2 tsp orange blossom water

How to make qareesha (fresh clotted cream)

How to make the pastry cream (for fillings)

In a pot, combine the liquid milk with the sugar and cornstarch and stir.For more rich and tasty desserts see: Bassbousa with Qishta

Step 1

Put the pistachios in a blender with the powdered sugar and grind until fine...

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Bassbousa with Qishta