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Semolina Pudding (Layali Lubnan)
"Layali Lubnan," a Lebanese semolina pudding, is a deliciously creamy and fragrant dessert with a crunchy pistachio topping.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Resting Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 290 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Lebanese
Ingredients
Semolina Pudding Layer
- 4 cups whole milk
- ¾ cup fine semolina
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
Toppings
- 1 cup Ashta
- 1 cup pistachios chopped finely
- ½ cup simple syrup
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, place the milk, semolina and sugar. Stir frequently until the mixture is fully dissolved and creamy, about 20 minutes. Be careful not to let the milk boil. Stir in the orange blossom water.
- Transfer the semolina pudding to an 8x11 baking dish and use the back of a spoon or spatula to spread the mixture to an even layer. Press a plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming and allow it to come to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the semolina pudding, spoon the ashta on top of the pudding and sprinkle with pistachios all over. Cover lightly with plastic wrap, and allow the pudding to cool completely in the fridge, at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, cut the pudding into 12 squares, and drizzle each serving with simple syrup.
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Notes
- Storage: Cover the dish with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator, storing up to 3-4 days.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator, storing up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
290kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
71mg
(3%)
Potassium
380mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
306IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
215mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 306IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.