Homemade Ashta Recipe

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Hands preparing Homemade Ashta, mixing milk and vinegar in a saucepan to create a creamy dessert filling.

Homemade Ashta is a creamy and smooth Middle Eastern dessert that can be used in various sweet dishes. It’s made with just a few simple ingredients like milk and vinegar, and it’s easy to prepare at home.

Ashta is often used as a filling for pastries or as a topping for desserts. Let’s learn how to make this versatile and delicious cream!

Ingredients List:

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 3 cups whole milk (for Ashta cream)
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange blossom water

How to Make Ashta At Home:

1. Make the Milk Curds:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of whole milk to a rolling boil and let it boil for 2 minutes.
  • Add the vinegar and stir frequently until the mixture starts to boil again, which should take about 2 minutes. Keep stirring until the mixture separates.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the clotted cream from the surface and transfer it to a strainer set over a bowl to catch the whey. Continue this process until only a yellow liquid remains in the saucepan.
  • Let the clotted cream come to room temperature.

2. Make the Ashta Cream:

  • Clean the saucepan and place 3 cups of milk, flour, cornstarch, and sugar inside. Stir together without heat until well combined with no visible lumps.
  • Turn on the heat to medium-high and cook, whisking constantly until the mixture boils and thickens like a custard, which should take about 5 minutes. Stir in the orange blossom water and let it cool for 10 minutes.

3. Combine the Milk Curds and Ashta Cream:

  • Blend the milk curds with the Ashta cream in a high-speed blender until smooth and well combined.
  • Transfer to a large shallow dish and press a plastic wrap directly on the surface of the cream to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour, and serve as desired.

Tips:

  • You can replace the orange blossom water with rose water or vanilla extract for a different flavor.
  • Be sure to try this homemade Ashta with Rose Milk Cake recipe. It makes for a delightful combination!
  • The Ashta can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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