An Edible Mosaic

Basbousa Recipe aka Harissa Dessert

Name: Basbousa Recipe aka Harissa Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 tablespoon orange blossom water; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup water; 2 cups fine semolina; 1 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon tahini; 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3 tablespoons blanched almonds

Basbousa Cake, also known as Namoura or Harissa, is rich and dense with a rustic texture from semolina, and a sticky sweetness from rose or orange blossom-scented sugar syrup.

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55 min

TOTAL TIME

376

CALORIES

$0.51

PER SERVING