Madlouka(the ultimate no bake knafeh dessert)

Ingredients:

- 3 cups farek knafeh (knafeh dough)
- 3 tablespoons ghee
- 2 cups syrup
- Ashta topping
- Rose petals and crushed pistachios for decoration

To make the ashta (cream topping)

- 2-liter milk
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 can cream
- 1 teaspoon orange blossom water(optional)

Preparation:

In a pot over medium heat add farek knafeh and ghee
Stir occasionally till the farek is the ghee is milted and the farek(knafeh dough) is lightly toasted

Add the syrup and stir gently till the farek absorbs all of the syrup

Pour the mixture into your serving plates. You are aiming for a thin layer about 1 inch(2.5cm) in thickness
Spread a thin layer of ashta topping

Decorate with rose petals for flavour and a pop of colour
Serve with extra syrup for those who enjoy things extra sweet

To make the ashta (cream topping):

1. In a pot place your milk and bring it up to a simmer
when you see bubbles form around the edges add the vinegar, stir and turn off the heat. You will notice that the milk will split and curds will form. Set aside for 10 minutes

2. Strain the milk using a strainer or a cheesecloth

3.Mix the resulting curds with table cream and orange blossom water (optional) if using.

4. Allow to cool then store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days

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