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Layali Lubnan Recipe

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights Dessert) Recipe

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A famous Lebanese dessert which is very delicious and aromatic, with melt in the mouth texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Lebanese
Servings 2 servings
Calories 1.46 kcal

Ingredients
  

FOR THE BASE:

  • 1/2 cup Semolina Sooji/rava, coarse
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups Milk (full fat milk)
  • 2 1/2 TBSP Rose water (if using rose essence then 1tsp)
  • 1 TBSP Orange blossoms water optional, if you don't have, then skip it

FOR CREAM TOPPING:

  • 250 ml Thick / Fresh Cream
  • 3 cups Heavy Whipping Cream very well chilled
  • 3/4 cup Confectioner Sugar
  • 1 TSP Vanilla extract

FOR SUGAR SYRUP:

  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 TBSP Rose water 1tsp if using essence
  • 1 TSP Lemon Juice

FOR TOPPING:

  • 1/4 cup Pistachios (or as needed) , chopped
  • Edible dried rose petals as needed

Instructions
 

  • Place the pot on medium heat and dry roast the semolina.
  • Then add milk and keep stirring until it starts boiling.
  • Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens up very well like a pudding. This will take anywhere between 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove and place onto a Pyrex bowl that's 9 x13 inches. Cover with plastic food wrap and let it cool at room temperature for 20 minutes. Then place the bowl in the fridge to cool down completely for 30-45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sugar syrup: Bring the sugar and water to boil.
  • Once it starts boiling, let it boil for 8-10 minutes and then add in the lemon juice.
  • Boil for another 1-2 minutes and then add in the rose water.
  • Stir well and then remove from heat.
  • Cover and let it cool in room temperate until it's ready to be served with the dessert.
  • To make the Cream layer: Chill the heavy whipping cream in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove and whip up the cream until it starts to get firm, adding in the sugar gradually.
  • Cover and place in the fridge to chill until the base is ready.
  • When the base is ready, remove the plastic food wrap and top the base with the fresh cream. Spread it evenly.
  • Decorate it generously with the chopped pistachios and edible rose petals.
  • Drizzle the sugar syrup as much as you like the sweetness.

Enjoy the delicious Lebanese Dessert!

    Notes

    • Use Coarse Semolina for best result.
    • Use full-fat whole milk.
    • Use full-fat fresh whipped cream.
    • Stir contiguously while you making this dessert.
    Keyword Arabian Nights, Lebanese dessert,, Lebanese Nights