LAYALI LUBNAN | Lebanese dessert | Semolina pudding

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.

In a saucepan, add 1 liter of milk and turn on the heat.

Add 3/4 cup of semolina and mix well.

Add 1/3 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.

Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until thickened.

Turn off the heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.

Transfer the mixture to a glass dish and spread evenly.

Allow to cool until it reaches room temperature.

Cover with cling film and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Prepare sugar syrup by combining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of rose water and cook until a one-string consistency is achieved.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the syrup.

In a bowl, beat 200 ml of cream with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

Remove the semolina mixture from the refrigerator and spread the cream over it evenly.

Garnish with crushed pistachios and rose petals.

Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes before serving.

Drizzle with sugar syrup before serving.

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