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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
120 grams semolina
1 cup sugar
1 liter full-fat milk
2 tablespoons cream
yellow food color
1 tablespoon rose water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons corn flour
1/2 cup whipped cream
pistachios
almonds

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

Dry roast 120 grams of semolina in a low flame for 1-2 minutes until slightly toasted.

2

Remove the roasted semolina and let it cool to room temperature.

3

In the same pan, mix the roasted semolina with 1 cup of sugar and stir.

4

Gradually add 1 liter of milk while mixing continuously over low to medium heat.

5

Add 2 tablespoons of cream for a creamy texture and mix well.

6

Incorporate yellow food color and 1 tablespoon of rose water into the mixture.

7

Pour the mixture into a glass tray and spread evenly.

8

Prepare a sugar syrup by mixing 1/2 cup sugar with 1/2 cup water and heating until the sugar melts.

9

Add 1 tablespoon of rose water to the sugar syrup and mix.

10

In another pan, combine 2 cups of milk with 1/2 cup of milk set aside, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of corn flour to make a smooth paste.

11

Heat the milk mixture until it starts to bubble, then add the corn flour mixture gradually while stirring continuously.

12

Once thickened, remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

13

Combine the cooled corn flour mixture with 1/2 cup of whipped cream and mix well.

14

Layer the cream mixture over the semolina layer in the tray and spread evenly.

15

Garnish with chopped pistachios and almonds.

16

Refrigerate for 3-4 hours to set before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingheatingchilling

Equipment Needed

panglass traysaucepanspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Lebanese NightsLayali Lubnan Dessert

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