Dessert recipe: Layali Lubnan

Dessert recipe: Layali Lubnan

Arabic for 'Lebanese nights', this fragrant pudding with rose water and orange flower water is a sweet-smelling delight

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Cuisine:Lebanese
Cook time:15m
Prep time:5m
Servings:4

Ingredients

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

 

Method

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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