Name: Authentic Znood As-Sit (Saudi Arabian Sweet Cheese Pastry)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Filling:**; 1 cup heavy cream (or Akkawi cheese, shredded and soaked to remove salt); 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon rose water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; *For the Wrappers:**; 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough, thawed; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing); *For Frying:**; 2 cups vegetable oil (or ghee, for frying); *For the Sugar Syrup (Aater):**; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon rose water; 1 teaspoon orange blossom water; *For Garnish (Optional):**; 1/4 cup crushed pistachios; 1 tablespoon edible rose petals

Znood As-Sit 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A pastry filled with cream or cheese, often fried until crispy and served as a sweet or savory treat.

Pastry Crispy

Made with

Pastry dough cream/cheese sugar syrup

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