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Layali Lubnan

Cultural Context

Originating from Lebanon, Layali Lubnan translates to 'Lebanese Nights' and is a beloved dessert often enjoyed during festive occasions. This dish celebrates the fragrant flavors of rose and orange blossom waters, showcasing the region's rich culinary heritage. Today, Layali Lubnan is not only popular in Lebanon but has also found its way into Middle Eastern restaurants around the world, delighting dessert lovers with its creamy texture and aromatic profile.

LebaneseLBdessert
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
8 cups whole milk
150 grams sugar
100 grams semolina
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons rose water
2 tablespoons orange blossom water
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons corn starch
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
pistachios
sugar syrup

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange juice

💰Cheaper: water + vanilla extract

Orange juice adds flavor while being easier to find.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often more affordable.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Coconut cream is dairy-free and adds a tropical flavor.

1

Add 8 cups of whole milk to a heavy saucepan.

2

Stir in 100 grams of semolina and 150 grams of sugar.

3

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then lower the temperature and cook until thickened, stirring continuously.

4

Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons of rose water, and 2 tablespoons of orange blossom water.

5

Pour the mixture into a dish that holds at least 1.5 liters and let it cool in the fridge for 2-3 hours.

6

Prepare the ashta cream by combining 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/2 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of corn starch, and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour in a saucepan.

7

Heat the mixture over medium-low, stirring until thickened.

8

Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of rose water.

9

Spread the ashta cream over the cooled semolina pudding.

10

Top with chopped pistachios and drizzle with sugar syrup.

Cooking Techniques

mixingheatingchilling

Equipment Needed

heavy saucepanladlecling filmspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Lebanese NightsLayali Lubnan Dessert

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