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Lebanese Biscuit & Cream Dessert
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A delightful Lebanese dessert featuring layers of crushed biscuits, cream, and cheese, topped with a homemade syrup. This no-bake recipe is perfect for quick preparation and offers a creamy, cheesy texture with a hint of sweetness from the syrup.
00:10:00 total
Serves 8
easy
Decadent Dessert
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Ingredients
- sugar - 1 cup (for syrup)
- water - 1 cup (for syrup)
- lemon juice - to taste (for syrup)
- rose water - to taste (for syrup)
- plain biscuits - 260 grams (approximately 260 grams)
- butter - 3 tablespoons + 1/2 cup (melted)
- cream - 2 boxes (two boxes)
- mozzarella cheese - to taste
- coarse semolina - to taste
- sugar - 1/4 cup (for second layer)
- powdered milk - 2 tablespoons (optional)
- baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
- vegetable oil or ghee - to make up half a cup with butter
- milk - 3/4 cup
- pistachios - to taste (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Syrup: Combine 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Boil for 5 minutes, then add rose water and continue to boil for another 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Crush the Biscuits: Crush approximately 260 grams of plain biscuits by hand or with a rolling pin until they are finely broken down.
- Prepare the Biscuit Base: Melt 3 tablespoons of butter and mix with the crushed biscuits. Press this mixture into the bottom of a tray to form a base.
- Add Cream and Cheese Layer: Spread two boxes of cream over the biscuit base. Optionally, add mozzarella cheese for a creamier texture.
- Prepare the Second Layer: Mix coarse semolina, 1/4 cup of sugar, powdered milk (optional), baking powder (optional), 1/2 cup of melted butter, and 3/4 cup of milk. Spread this mixture over the first layer in the tray.
- Bake: Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C (356°F) until the dessert is set and the cheese is slightly golden.
- Add Syrup and Serve: Pour the cooled syrup over the baked dessert. Optionally, garnish with pistachios. Allow the dessert to absorb the syrup before serving.
