Lebanese Ashta

Name: Lebanese Ashta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 Cups Milk ((whole milk or 2%)); 1-2 Tbsp Sugar; 3 Tbsp Corn starch; 2 Tbsp Salep powder; 1/2 Cup Ricotta cheese; 1 Tbsp Rose water; 1/2 Can Tazah Ashta Cream ((optional))

Mariam Roze

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The easiest way to make the famous Lebanese Ashta (Arabic Ashta) that is perfect for Arabic dessert fillings or toppings.

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Ingredients

Instructions

Combine milk, corn starch, salep powder, and sugar.
Stir well over high-medium heat until thickened about 8-10 mins.
Lower the heat and bring them to boil.
Reduce to a simmer for about 15-20 mins, stirring every 2-3 mins.
Turn off the heat and add Rosewater and stir well.
Put them aside to cool.
Refrigerate for at least 30 mins.
Add the Ricotta cheese and cream ashta can to the ashta (milk mixture)you just made.
Mix really well. Then refrigerate.