Dessert recipe: Layali Lubnan
Arabic for 'Lebanese nights', this fragrant pudding with rose water and orange flower water is a sweet-smelling delight
| PREP TIME | 5 m |
|---|---|
| COOK TIME | 15m |
| SERVES | 4 |
625ml water
397gm condensed milk
2 eggs
80gm fine semolina
1 tbsp rosewater
1 tbsp orange flower water
250ml cream, whipped, optional
3 tbsp pistachios, chopped
3 tbsp flaked almonds, toasted
1. Place water and condensed milk in a pan and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally.
2. In a bowl, beat together the eggs and semolina.
3. Add the semolina mixture to the simmering milk, stirring vigorously for 3 minutes or until it thickens.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and add the rosewater and orange flower water. Stir well then pour into a dish. Set aside to cool.
5. Once cool, spread with whipped cream, sprinkle with pistachios and almonds. Cut into slices and serve.
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