Cream-Filled Basbousa: A Heavenly Middle Eastern Delight

Introduction:
Experience the rich tradition of Middle Eastern desserts with a luxurious twist. This cream-filled basbousa combines the nutty texture of semolina with a velvety milk cream layer in the center. Sweet, tender, and slightly chewy, it’s a showstopping dessert that melts in your mouth and impresses at any gathering.

Ingredients:

For the basbousa:

1 cup semolina

1/2 cup desiccated coconut

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1/4 cup melted butter

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup milk (as needed)

For the cream filling (Ashta-style):

2 cups milk

2 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp rose water or orange blossom water (optional)

For the sugar syrup:

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

1/2 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp rose water or orange blossom water (optional)

How to make: