Cream Pudding with Pistachios

‘Aish’ translates to both ‘bread’ and ‘life’. The name aish al-saraya, (‘the bread of the palaces’) summons images of One Thousand and One Nights most appropriate to this delectable, layered dessert, which can transform an ordinary dinner party into an unforgettable experience. Kishta is a double cream of a thick consistency that can be bought from Middle Eastern pastry shops or supermarkets. A good substitute is extra-thick double (heavy) cream.