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Name: Authentic Lebanese Ma'arouk
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Lebanon
Ingredients: *For the Ashta (Sweetened Cream Filling):**; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup fine semolina; 1 tablespoon orange blossom water; 1 tablespoon rose water; *For the Pastry:**; 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough, thawed; 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing); *For the Sugar Syrup (Ater):**; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon orange blossom water or rose water; *For Garnish (Optional):**; 1/2 cup crushed pistachios