Stuffed Basbousa with Cream – A Middle Eastern Delight
This Stuffed Basbousa with Cream is an indulgent twist on the classic semolina cake. With two layers of soft basbousa, a creamy filling made of milk, yogurt, and cheese, and a refreshing orange syrup, it’s the perfect dessert to impress your guests or enjoy with coffee.

Ingredients

First Layer:

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 cup fine semolina

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 plain unsweetened yogurt

Cream Filling:

• ½ liter milk

• 3 tbsp cornstarch

• Sugar to taste

• 1 plain yogurt

• 2 cream cheese triangles or 2 tbsp spreadable cheese

Third Layer:

• Same as the first layer

For Decoration & Syrup:

• Toasted crushed almonds or nuts of your choice

• 2 tbsp sugar (for topping)

• 1 large cup orange juice

• 2 tbsp sugar (for syrup)

Instructions

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