Ashtaliyeh

Ashtaliyeh is a traditional Lebanese dessert made with a creamy pudding base and topped with a variety of toasted nuts and coconut flakes. It is often served during special occasions and celebrations.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Ashtaliyeh

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Lebanese, Mediterranean Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Sugar
• 4 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Rose water
• 1 teaspoon Orange blossom water
• 0.5 cup Pistachios
• 0.5 cup Almonds
• 0.5 cup Cashews
• 0.25 cup Pine nuts
• 0.25 cup Coconut flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon powder

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch, sugar, and water. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the rose water and orange blossom water.
5. Pour the mixture into serving bowls and let it cool for 10 minutes.
6. In a separate pan, toast the pistachios, almonds, cashews, pine nuts, and coconut flakes until lightly golden.
7. Sprinkle the toasted nuts and coconut flakes over the cooled pudding.
8. Dust with cinnamon powder.
9. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.