Soft, layered, and absolutely divine 😍
A soft basbousa layer at the bottom, crispy kunafa in the middle, topped with silky cream and caramel… a dessert that lifts your mood 💛
Original recipe by Chef Ahmed AlQadi 👨🍳
✨ Ingredients (in grams):
Basbousa Layer:
- 300 g semolina
- 150 g sugar
- 150 g yogurt
- 100 g melted butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
Kunafa Layer:
- 300 g shredded kunafa
- 120 g melted butter
- 60 g powdered sugar
Cream Layer:
- 500 ml milk
- 3 tbsp cornstarch (≈ 40 g)
- 2 tbsp powdered cream (optional)
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 can clotted cream (optional – for extra creaminess)
Caramel:
- Ready-made or homemade caramel sauce (as desired)
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Basbousa Layer:
Mix semolina, sugar, and baking powder. Add melted butter and yogurt, stirring until a firm batter forms.
Spread in a greased baking tray and bake at 180°C until half-cooked.
2️⃣ Kunafa Layer:
Mix kunafa with melted butter and powdered sugar. Spread over the partially baked basbousa.
Return to the oven until the kunafa turns golden and crispy.
3️⃣ Cream Layer:
In a saucepan, heat milk with sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch until it thickens.
Once slightly cooled, stir in clotted cream (if using).
Spread the cream evenly over the kunafa.
4️⃣ Serving:
After fully cooled, cut into squares or rectangles.
Drizzle or spread a layer of caramel sauce on top ✨
💛 The Result:
Soft, balanced Middle Eastern dessert with rich caramel and cream… truly indulgent 😋
Perfect for special occasions or as an end-of-day treat.
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