Layali Libnan (Lebanese nights) Recipe
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Layali Libnan (Lebanese nights)

By: Laila Baker  
"This is a cold semolina pudding with caramel syrup sauce and pistachio nut topping. The recipe is from my mother. If you do not wish to use rose water, you can substitute with 2 teaspoons of vanilla."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 15 servings
 

Ingredients

  • PUDDING:
  • 8 cups cold milk
  • 1 1/2 cups semolina
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons rose water
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  • SYRUP:
  • 4 cups white sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
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  • TOPPING:
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts

Directions

  1. Pour the milk into a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, and slowly pour in the semolina in a steady stream, stirring continuously. Continue to stir and cook until the mixture thickens and boils for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the eggs and rose water. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch serving dish, or individual dishes. Allow the pudding to cool slightly, then cover with plastic wrap directly on the top. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 5 hours or overnight.
  3. Heat 1/2 cup of the sugar and 2 tablespoons of water in a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar, then cook until the mixture turns golden brown. Immediately remove from the heat and stir in the rest of the water. Don't worry if the mixture bubbles and hardens a bit, it will dissolve. Return the pan to the stove, and stir in the remaining sugar until dissolved. Add the lemon juice, to the sugar syrup, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and chill. The syrup will keep for a month if refrigerated in a sealed container.
  4. To serve, whip the whipping cream with sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream over the pudding. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Cut into squares, and serve with caramel syrup poured around it.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 399 | Total Fat: 9.3g | Cholesterol: 60mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2007 by Kalynn 
So good! It is well worth your time to make the rosewater yourself (i just put an oversized... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by SWEETNEENA 
This is a great recipe. Kids love the creamy taste though I don't add the pistachios for them. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by WADHA2002 
We made this last Eid (Muslim Holiday) and my six children hated it. My husband and brother... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2008 by manal 
so good me my kids and my husband loved it, the only thing i added is that i covered the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by IZZAT 
My wife made this recipe and now the whole family is asking for this dessert at family get... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2009 by dabkeh 
so I was excited to find this recipe and made it..but It came out very thick?? Not like a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2007 by Hot Mama 
I looove this recipe. Layali Libnan is very easy and great to bring to parties and gatherings.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by Juanita 
All loved this treat, but because my husband said he has tasted better, I gave it 4 stars. ... MORE

 
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