Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

LEBANESE NIGHT DESSERT || SIMPLE AND EASY SEMOLINA CAKE

Login to Save
Tazkia Kitchen
Tazkia Kitchen
2 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Tazkia Kitchen to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

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
⅓ Cup fine semolina
⅓ Cup sugar
3 Cup milk
50g Unsalted butter
1 Cup sugar
1 Cup water
1 Tablespoons lemon juice
Pistachio
Almond
Dry Rose Petals

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

Combine fine semolina, sugar, and milk in a pot.

2

Add unsalted butter and cook until the mixture thickens into a pudding.

3

Prepare the sugar syrup by boiling sugar, water, and lemon juice together until syrupy.

4

Pour the semolina pudding into a serving dish and let it cool.

5

Once cooled, drizzle the sugar syrup over the pudding.

6

Decorate with pistachios, almonds, and dry rose petals.

Cooking Techniques

mixingheatingchilling

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Lebanese NightsLayali Lubnan Dessert

More Layali Lubnan Videos

(8 videos)

Similar Lebanese Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)