Atayef Mehshi

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 9

Atayef Mehshi - This Lebanese dessert is a tasty treat filled with cinnamon walnut filling and drizzled with rosewater syrup

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

60 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

400

Sugar

25g

Fat

15g

Atayef Mehshi is a traditional dessert in Lebanon. It's a little different from the Middle Eastern version as it's fried instead of baked. The dish comprises pancakes filled with cinnamon and walnut and drizzled with rosewater syrup. It's known for being sweet, flavorful, and incredibly indulgent. This dessert is perfect for festivals and large gatherings, but it makes for an equally delicious after-dinner treat. The syrup adds a floral flavor to the dish, making it a tasty dish that is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.	To make the dough, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
2.	Add flour and vegetable oil, mix until smooth.
3.	Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
4.	To make the filling, mix ground walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
5.	After 30 minutes, divide the dough into small balls and roll each one into a small pancake.
6.	Fill the center of each pancake with the walnut mixture and fold over the dough to form a half-moon shape.
7.	Seal the edges by pressing on them lightly.
8.	Fry the filled pancakes in vegetable oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
9.	To make the rosewater syrup, mix sugar and water in a saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Add rose water and let it simmer for a few minutes.
10.	Drizzle the syrup over the top of the pancakes and serve.

PROS

Atayef Mehshi is a delightful dessert that’s perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying with family.

Its cinnamon and walnut filling is flavorful and delicious.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

The frying process of the pancakes also adds fat to the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Atayef Mehshi has some nutritional benefits, such as providing a good amount of protein from the walnuts.
Rosewater has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties and may reduce stress and anxiety.

	1 envelope dry yeast
	1 teaspoon sugar
	1 1/4 - 2 cups warm water
	1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
	1 teaspoon vegetable oil
	2 cups ground walnuts
	3 tablespoons sugar
	2 teaspoons cinnamon