Turkish Shredded Wheat Pastry Rolls
Golden, crispy shredded wheat rolls filled with a creamy, sweet center and dusted with green pistachio powder. A delightful Middle Eastern dessert that's easier than it looks.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1 pound shredded wheat (kadayıf)
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup semolina
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup pistachios, ground
Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan, combine 2 cups milk, 1 cup sugar, and 0.5 cup semolina. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup heavy cream. Let cool completely; the filling will thicken further as it cools.
- 3
Preheat oven to 350°F. Gently separate the shredded wheat strands and spread them on a work surface. Brush with 0.5 cup melted butter.
- 4
Divide the shredded wheat into 8 portions. Place a spoonful of filling along one edge of each portion, then roll up tightly into a log shape.
- 5
Place rolls seam-side down in a baking dish. Bake until golden and crisp, about 25-30 minutes.
- 6
Let cool for 10 minutes, then dust generously with ground pistachios before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- baking dish
- pastry brush
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