In Arabic sweets usually the ashta (cream) used is store bought because it is easier than preparing it at home but none is available the following recipe is a good alternative. This can be used in any Arabic sweet that requires ashta.
Ingredients:
2 cups/500ml milk
½ cup/60g corn flour
170g thick cream
1 tablespoon orange blossom water
Method:
In a saucepan, combine the cream, milk and corn flour. Bring the mixture to a boil until the mixture thickens, constantly stir. Take off the heat and stir in orange blossom water and set it aside to cool.
Atayef bi ashta (pancakes with cream)
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