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Znoud el sit

A Lebanese dessert that is creamy and delicious.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle East
Servings: 6
Calories: 331.1kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • a packet of phyllo dough.
  • ¼ cup butter for brushing.
  • Simple syrup for drizzling.

For the Ashta

  • 1 Tablespoon semolina.
  • 1.5 Tablespoon cornstarch.
  • 1 cup milk.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoon Mascarpone cheese.
  • ½ cup of diced toast or any white buns- without the crust.

Optional

  • Ground nuts for garnishing.

For the Syrup:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar.
  • ¼ cup water.
  • 1 Tablespoon honey.
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice.
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon rose water or rangeblossom water or vanilla extract.

Instructions

  • In a bowl combine semolina, cornstarch and ¼ cup of the milk and stir very well.
  • On medium heat, combine the rest of the milk and the cornstarch mixture, keep stirring until thick and bubbly.
  • Add the Mascarpone cheese and stir well until combined, then add the bread, stirring well and let it cool down.
  • Cut a third to half of the phyllo dough roll, depending on the desired size of the rolls you want.
  • Return the rest of the roll to the package and refrigerate. Unroll the part that you've cut, take a sheet and brush with butter.
  • Take about 2 teaspoons of the mixture, put it on one end of the brushed phyllo sheet and roll.
  • Repeat until you are done with the whole thing.
  • Bake in a 350F preheated oven until top is golden brown, will take approximately 20 minutes.
  • When done, drizzle with cooled simple syrup while hot.
  • Sprinkle top with ground pistachios.

Notes

Freezing instructions:
Freeze stuffed fingers before baking separated on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 3 hours until firm then transfer to a plastic bag. No need to thaw before baking just give them extra time in the oven.
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Vitamins are in percentage value. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition

Calories: 331.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.1g | Protein: 4.8g | Saturated Fat: 6.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 29.4mg | Sodium: 262.4mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 12.1IU | Calcium: 10.7mg