Mouthwatering Middle Eastern Rosewater and Pistachio Dessert
A fragrant Middle Eastern dessert combining rosewater and pistachios for a sweet, floral treat.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pistachios, shelled and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup rosewater
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Toast the pistachios in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix sugar, rosewater, and heavy cream in a bowl until smooth.
- Add honey and cardamom powder, stirring well.
- Fold in the toasted pistachios.
- Pour the mixture into a greased dish and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh rosewater for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar to taste if preferred.
- Garnish with extra pistachios before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg