Ashta @ Phoenicia
Ashta is a unique dessert served in not enough Middle Eastern restaurants. It's made with phyllo pastry, pastry cream, a light syrup scented with orange flower water, and pistachios. It always is made far too large--big enough to at least two people to share, even taking into account its lightness. It was introduced to this area by Byblos, but Phoenicia makes it slightly better, with the sugar component restrained. For lovers of custard desserts, this one is a stunner. Perfect when followed with a teeny cup of Turkish or Greek coffee.
