Kanefi (Arabic custard dessert)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 litres water 3 cups sugar 1/4 cup rose water 1/4 cup orange blossom water

2 packs Allatini biscuits (like toast) 2 litres cold milk 1 1/2 cups cornflour 200 g pistachios 100 g slivered almonds 100 g glace cherries

Method:

1. Boil 2 and 1/2 cups of the sugar with water, rose water and orange blossom water. 2. Break up the biscuits and place into a large, deep tray. 3. Add cornflour to the milk and stir for about 20 minutes. 4. Add remaining sugar to the milk custard mixture and stir in. 5. Pour sugar syrup mixture over the biscuits. 6. Pour custard over the top. Decorate with nuts and cherries. 7. Put into refrigerator overnight. Serves many people.

Recipe compliments of Mrs Hannouf

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