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How to Make Ashta

This Ashta recipe creates a rich, creamy Middle Eastern filling with a delicate floral flavor, perfect for desserts like Knafeh and Atayef. Withingredients like whole milk, heavy cream, and orange blossom water, this simpleyet indulgent treat will elevate any dessert.

Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 23 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy whippig cream
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ cup flour
  • orange blossom water or vanillia

Instructions

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  1. In a medium-sized saucepan, add the whole milk, heavy cream, cornstarch, and flour. Whisk until smooth and no lumps remain.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir continuously to prevent the cream from sticking to the pan and forming lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, and continue cooking for 1 minute after it begins to thicken. You should notice a pudding-like texture forming as it heats.
  3. Once it’s thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and add either vanilla extract or a few drops of orange blossom water for a more traditional flavor. Stir until fully incorporated.
  4. Transfer the Ashta to a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the cream to prevent a skin from forming. Allow it to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using. Keep ashta in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Use ashta in different Middle Eastern recipes. You can use it as a filling for desserts such as qatayef and knafa.
  • You can also use it as a topping with fruit such as strawberries, bananas and mangos or serve it on its own with honey and nuts.
  • I don't recommend freezing ashta as the texture will become grainy.
  • If ashta is too thick, stir in a bit of milk.

Nutrition Information

Calories 23kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Fiber 0.04g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 41IU (1%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 23

% Daily Value*

Calories 23kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Fiber 0.04g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 41IU 1%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.