Cream Pudding with Pistachios

‘Esh means bread. Esh el-saraya, literally ‘the bread of the palaces’, is an appellation laden with images of a thousand and one dreams and totally appropriate to this delectable dessert. This layered dessert can turn any dinner party into an unforgettable experience.

Kishta is a double cream of thick consistency that can be bought from Middle Eastern pastry shops or supermarkets. A good substitute is double cream or fresh cream.