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Milk Pastilla

A sweet Moroccan-inspired pastry with a creamy milk filling, topped with crunchy nuts and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Total time
45 min
Servings
6
Calories
380
Protein
8g
Milk Pastilla
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    In a saucepan, combine 2 cups milk, 1/2 cup semolina, and 1/2 cup sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened like pudding, about 8 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp butter until melted. Let cool slightly.

  3. Step 3

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush a baking dish with 1 tbsp melted butter.

  4. Step 4

    Layer 4 sheets of phyllo in the dish, brushing each with melted butter.

  5. Step 5

    Spread the milk mixture evenly over the phyllo.

  6. Step 6

    Top with remaining 4 phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter. Tuck edges under.

  7. Step 7

    Bake until golden and crisp, about 25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.

  8. Step 8

    Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup pistachios, and 2 tbsp powdered sugar before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • saucepan
  • baking dish
  • pastry brush

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