Dubai Viral Qishta at Home

Ingredients

For the Qishta:
Milk – 3 cups
Fresh cream – 250 ml
Sugar – ¼ cup, or according to taste
Rose water – 1 tsp
Vanilla essence – 1 tsp
For the Corn flour Mixture:
Milk – 1 cup
Corn flour – 4 tbsp
For Baking and Garnishing:
Ghee or butter – for greasing
Honey – for drizzling
Chopped pistachios – for garnish

Difficulty : Easy

Serves : 6

Dubai Viral Qishta is a rich, creamy Arabic dessert made with milk, fresh cream, sugar, rose water, and vanilla. Baked until lightly golden, then chilled until perfectly set, it is served with a generous drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of crunchy pistachios. This delicious Middle Eastern dessert is easy to prepare at home and perfect for serving on special occasions or after a family meal. 🍯💚

Cooking Steps

1
Add 3 cups of milk to a saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil.
2
Add 250 ml of fresh cream and mix well.
3
Add ¼ cup of sugar, adjusting according to your taste.
4
Add rose water and vanilla essence, then mix well.
5
In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of milk and 4 tbsp of corn flour. Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
6
Slowly pour the corn flour mixture into the hot milk while stirring continuously.
7
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes thick, smooth, and creamy.
8
Grease a baking tray with ghee or butter and pour in the mixture. Spread it evenly.
9
Preheat the oven to 180°C for 10 minutes.
10
Bake at 180°C for 20 minutes.
11
Allow it to cool completely, cover with cling wrap, and refrigerate until fully chilled and set.
12
Remove the cling wrap, then gently cut and scoop out the Qishta using a spoon.
13
Carefully transfer it to a serving plate.
14
Drizzle generously with honey and garnish with chopped pistachios.
15
Dubai Viral Qishta is ready to serve! Enjoy this rich, creamy, and delicious Arabic dessert. 😋🍯