Name: Layali Lubnan recipe by Swathi Joshnaa Sathish at BetterButter
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 127 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Semolina 1 cup equals 150 ml; Mozzarella cheese 1 cup; Granulated Sugar 1.5 cups; Whole milk 6 cups; Orange blossom water 3 tablespoons; Rose water 1 tablespoon; Whipping heavy cream 1 .5 cup; Pistachio powder 1/4 cup; Desiccated coconut 1/4 cup

ABOUT Layali Lubnan RECIPE

Layali Lubnan or Lebanese Nights is an amazing aromatic summer special , Eid special dessert . It&rsquo;s basically a cold semolina pudding layered with rich whipped cream , pistachio powder . The authentic recipe includes a special edible Arabic gum . Mostly , this gum isn&rsquo;t being used these days . There are lot of variations as per every natives preferences . The Arabs include creamy cheese to add more softness and texture to the pudding . I followed the creamy cheese version which I love personally .

Ingredients Serving: 3

Semolina 1 cup equals 150 ml
Mozzarella cheese 1 cup
Granulated Sugar 1.5 cups
Whole milk 6 cups
Orange blossom water 3 tablespoons
Rose water 1 tablespoon
Whipping heavy cream 1 .5 cup
Pistachio powder 1/4 cup
Desiccated coconut 1/4 cup

Instructions

Heat a pan .
Roast the semolina in low heat till it releases aroma .
Don’t roast till brown .
Boil 6 cups milk in a wide sauce pan .
Add sugar to the milk .
Add mozzarella cheese and stir till it melts completely .
Add rose water and orange blossom water .
Now add the roasted semolina gradually while stirring continuously the other hand . Simmer the flame while doing this .
Let the Sooji and cheese cook and form a glossy smooth texture . Switch off the stove .
Transfer the content to the serving bowls .
Bring to room temperature .
Then refrigerate for 1 hour for the pudding to set .
Take out the pudding from the fridge .
Spread whipping cream on top . Use whipping cream to form a thick layer .
Refrigerate again for minimum 40 minutes .
Garnish with pistachios powder and desiccated coconut just before serving .

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