Description
Rose Pistachio Almond Basbousa is a delightful Middle Eastern dessert made from semolina, infused with rosewater, and topped with crunchy pistachios and almonds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (240g) semolina
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (240ml) plain yogurt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp rosewater
- 1/4 cup (35g) chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup (35g) chopped almonds
- Whole pistachios or almonds for topping
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 1 tbsp rosewater
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine semolina, all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add melted butter, yogurt, vanilla extract, and rosewater to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped pistachios and almonds.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking dish, score the surface, and top with whole nuts.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the syrup by simmering sugar, water, and lemon juice, then stir in rosewater.
- Pour warm syrup over the hot Basbousa and let it absorb before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality semolina for the best texture.
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Basbousa, Rose, Pistachio, Almond, Middle Eastern dessert