Arabic Dessert Layali Lubnan Recipe | Lebanese Night Dessert Recipe | Semolina Pudding | Eid Special

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.

Mix 3/4 cup semolina, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 liter of full-fat milk in a pot.

Cook on medium to high flame, stirring continuously until it thickens.

Once thickened, turn off the heat and add 2 teaspoons of rose water and 2 teaspoons of orange blossom water; mix well.

Grease a dish with butter and pour the mixture into it, spreading it evenly.

Let it cool at room temperature before refrigerating for a while.

Prepare the cream topping by mixing 1 cup of full-fat milk, 3.5 tablespoons of corn flour, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a pot.

Cook on medium flame while stirring until it thickens, about 4-5 minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon of rose water and 1/2 cup of cream to the mixture and mix well.

Pour the cream mixture over the chilled semolina base and spread evenly.

Garnish with chopped nuts and optionally with rose petals or roasted sesame seeds.

Refrigerate for 4-5 hours or overnight before serving.

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