Qatayef Tower with Cream

Start by making the filling: in a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, Nestlé Sweetened Condensed Milk and rose water until the ingredients come together and no cheese chunks remain; set aside in the refrigerator.

Whisk flour, semolina, baking powder, yeast, sugar and salt together; add milk and water, then cover and rest for 20 minutes.

Heat a pan over medium heat and scoop out 3 tablespoons of batter at a time; cook until the dough starts to bubble and the surface is no longer glossy.

Place the cooked Qatayef on a clean towel and cover immediately; let them cool for 5–10 minutes.

Place a small drop of cream filling on a cake stand or serving plate to anchor the tower, then add the first layer of Qatayef golden-side-up.

Add a small dollop of cream filling in the center of each Qatayef and spread into an even layer; continue layering until you have assembled 8–10 layers.

Top the tower with 2 dollops of cream and some fresh berries; optionally garnish with crushed pistachios, dried rose petals, chocolate shavings or crushed Lotus biscuits.