Aayesh El Saraya

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Aayesh El Saraya (عيش السرايا) is a truly magnificent Lebanese dessert that's fit for royalty.
This layered delight boasts a creamy, ethereal top resting upon a subtly sweet, crunchy base, creating a textural masterpiece that's both indulgent and unforgettable.
Aayesh El Saraya is more than just a dessert; it's an experience. It's a taste of Middle Eastern hospitality and a celebration of the region's rich culinary heritage. Let this regal treat grace your table and create a moment of pure culinary magic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Lebanese
Calories: 639
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Cups Whole Milk
  • 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp Semolina Flour
  • 100 G Butter
  • 1 Tbsp Rose Water
  • 1 Tbsp Blossom Water
  • 1 Pack Double Double cream - Optional
  • 2 Cups Sugar Syrup
  • 100 G Pistachio Crushed (+/-)
  • 6 Pcs Toasted Bread

Equipment

  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Serving Dish

Instructions
 

Prepare the Bread Base:
  1. Arrange the toasted bread in a single layer in a serving dish.
  2. Pour evenly the sugar syrup over the bread, allowing it to soak.
    2 Cups Sugar Syrup
Prepare the Semolina Cream:
  1. In a saucepan, add milk, cornstarch, butter and semolina and mix well.
    4 Cups Whole Milk, 1 Tbsp Cornstarch, 100 G Butter, 2 Tbsp Semolina Flour
  2. Transfer to medium to high heat and keep stirring to prevent lumps.
  3. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens into a pudding-like consistency.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and rosewater and blossom water.
    1 Tbsp Rose Water, 1 Tbsp Blossom Water, 1 Pack Double Double cream - Optional
Add the layers:
  1. Pour the cream layer evenly over the soaked bread base.
Chill and Garnish:
  1. Garnish the semolina cream with crushed pistachios.
    100 G Pistachio
  2. Refrigerate the desert for several hours to allow the cream to set.

Nutrition

Calories: 639kcalCarbohydrates: 100gProtein: 10gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 91gVitamin A: 752IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 238mgIron: 5mg

Notes

You can replace crushed pistachios with almond or walnuts.
If you are using soft bread, make sure to roast it a bit in the oven before adding the sugar syrup to it.

Serving suggestions: 

Serve it chilled, allowing the flavors to meld and the textures to shine.
You can enjoy it along  with a drizzle of sugar syrup or honey.

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