Vimto Basbousa | Ramadan recipes | Tasty recipe | Basbousa

Vimto syrup

🥗Healthier: homemade fruit syrup

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Homemade syrup can reduce sugar content and cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide similar texture and flavor.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while maintaining creaminess.

Add eggs to a bowl and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and milk powder.

Add semolina and coconut flakes to the mixture.

Pour in the oil and vanilla extract.

Add baking powder and mix well for about five minutes until combined.

Add Vimto syrup and gently mix until incorporated.

Prepare a baking tray, optionally using a glass tray.

Pour the batter into the tray and smooth the top.

Use a piping bag to create lines on top of the batter.

Bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes.

In a saucepan, combine milk and condensed milk, stirring until combined.

Add Vimto syrup to the milk mixture and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, remove from heat and let cool.

Drizzle the syrup over the baked basbousa while it's still hot.

Let the basbousa soak up the syrup before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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