Authentic home cooking from Lebanon, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Lebanon as ليالي لبنان 😍

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) 😍

Name: Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) 😍
Ingredients: 4 cups whole milk (about 950 ml); 1 cup fine semolina (about 160 grams); 1/4 cup sugar (about 50 grams); 1/2 teaspoon mastic (ground); 1 teaspoon rose water; 1 teaspoon orange blossom water; 2 cans plain clotted cream (ashta) or thick cream; 1/2 cup ground pistachios, almonds, or shredded coconut for garnish (about 60 grams); For the syrup:; 2 cups sugar (about 400 grams); 1 1/2 cups water (about 355 ml); 1 squeeze lemon juice; 1 teaspoon rose water

Soulafa @cook_5365432

لبنان

One of the easiest and most delicious Lebanese desserts, Layali Lubnan has quickly become popular across the Arab world because its ingredients are easy to find, it’s simple to make, and it has a fragrant aroma and unique taste. 😋

Soulafa @cook_5365432

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Ingredients

4 cupswhole milk (about 950 ml)
1 cupfine semolina (about 160 grams)
1/4 cupsugar (about 50 grams)
1/2 teaspoonmastic (ground)
1 teaspoonrose water
1 teaspoonorange blossom water
2 cansplain clotted cream (ashta) or thick cream
1/2 cupground pistachios, almonds, or shredded coconut for garnish (about 60 grams)
For the syrup:
2 cupssugar (about 400 grams)
1 1/2 cupswater (about 355 ml)
1 squeezelemon juice
1 teaspoonrose water

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Steps

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In a saucepan over low heat, combine the milk, semolina, and mastic. Stir gently.
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Add the sugar, rose water, and orange blossom water. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens. If after 20 minutes the mixture is not thick, add 1 tablespoon cornstarch and stir. You can also add a pinch of vanilla (optional).
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Once the mixture is ready, pour it into a serving dish and let it cool, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
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Spread the cream evenly over the cooled mixture. Garnish with ground pistachios, coconut, or any available topping. Let it chill.
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To make the syrup, combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and cook until it thickens to a honey-like consistency. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and rose water. For best results, pour the syrup over each piece when serving.
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Layali Lubnan is easy, quick, and very special. It’s perfect for serving to guests.
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I hope you enjoy it!
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Published in the US on August 24, 2025 14:01

لبنان

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