Layali Lubnan Famous Arabian Dessert | Lebanese nights Recipe | Semolina Pudding | Easy Dessert

rose water

Substituting with orange blossom water offers a similar floral flavor.

semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Combine milk, sugar, and roasted semolina in a pot over medium heat.

Stir continuously until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.

Add rose water and orange blossom water; mix well.

Pour the mixture into a greased dish and spread evenly.

Allow to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.

Prepare the sugar syrup by combining sugar, water, rose water, and lemon juice in a pot; bring to a boil and let cool.

Prepare the topping by mixing chilled whipping cream with vanilla essence until smooth.

Spread the cream mixture over the chilled semolina base.

Garnish with chopped pistachios and dried rose petals.

Cut into squares or diamonds for serving.

Serve chilled, optionally drizzling with additional sugar syrup.

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Equipment Needed

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