Milk Pastilla

Milk pastilla is a delicious Moroccan treat that is made with layers of crispy phyllo dough and a creamy milk custard. This dessert is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat after a wholesome meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 liter of milk
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of orange blossom water
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 10-12 phyllo dough sheets
• 1/2 cup of almond slices
• 1/4 cup of powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a saucepan, heat the milk, sugar, and orange blossom water over medium heat.
3. Whisk in the cornstarch to the milk mixture and stir constantly until it thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
4. Remove the mixture from the heat and add in the butter. Stir until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth.
5. Take a phyllo dough sheet, brush it with melted butter, and place it in the bottom of a baking dish. Repeat this until there are 4-5 layers of phyllo dough.
6. Pour half of the milk mixture over the dough layers. Repeat the process of layering the phyllo dough and pouring the milk mixture until all the milk mixture has been used.
7. Sprinkle the top layer with almond slices.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
9. Once it has cooled, sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the pastilla and cut into squares to serve.

Serving Suggestions:

Milk pastilla can be served warm or cold, as a dessert or a snack. It pairs perfectly with mint tea or coffee. Try garnishing it with more almond slices and a drizzle of honey for an extra touch of sweetness.

Verdict:

Milk pastilla is a delightful dessert that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. The combination of the crispy phyllo dough and creamy milk custard is a match made in heaven. This dessert is easy to make but looks fancy enough to impress your guests.