Best 5 Basbousaبسبوسة Recipes
Basbousa, also known as harissa, is a classic dessert with a long history in Middle Eastern cuisine. It is characterized by its moist, semolina cake-like texture and the nutty flavor of toasted coconut. This sweet treat is often soaked in a fragrant syrup, adding a layer of sweetness and moisture. Basbousa is a popular choice for special occasions and gatherings, and it is often served with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of chopped nuts. While the traditional recipe involves a delicate balance of ingredients and techniques, this versatile dessert can be adapted to suit various dietary preferences and taste buds. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create a delicious and authentic basbousa that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
COCONUT BASBOUSA
This Coconut Basbousa is an easy and delicious Middle Eastern dessert. Made with semolina, this dessert has a sweet, nutty flavor to it. Paired with the shredded coconut, this dessert is so flavorful!
Provided by Mariam E.
Categories Dessert
Time 1h55m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Mix all cake batter the ingredients in a stand mixer bowl on slow speed until well combined.
- Brush a non stick 9 x 13 x 3 inch pan with tahini paste (both bottom and sides). Pour in the batter and spread the dough out with a spatula or your palm to even is out. Cover and let the batter rest for 1hr to absorb all the moisture.
- Cut out the Basbousa into whatever shape you want. Squares and Diamonds are best. Place a piece of half an almond on top of each piece.
- Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes until golden brown in color. You can turn on the top broiler for a couple of minutes before removing it from the oven to add a more deeper brown color to the top if needed. Watch closely if you do that.
- Right when you remove from the cake from the oven, evenly pour out the sugar syrup onto the cake. I like using a squeezable dispenser bottle to do that.
- Let the cake completely cool at room temperature before cutting through to get a perfect cut. Sprinkle some shredded coconut on the Basbousa before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 161 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 31 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BASBOUSA: ALMOND COCONUT SEMOLINA CAKE RECIPE
Basbousa is an Egyptian semolina cake drenched in syrup. Today, I'm sharing my aunt Maha's special recipe!
Provided by The Mediterranean Dish
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the butter in a small bowl and melt in the microwave. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine together the sugar and yogurt. Now add in the semolina, baking powder and milk. Finally stir in the melted butter, and let the mixture sit briefly so that the butter is absorbed.
- Transfer the semolina mixture into a lightly greased 9"-round cake pan or baking dish. Bake in the 350 degrees F-heated oven for about 40-45 minutes. If necessary, broil ever so briefly so that the top of the basbousa gains color. Watch carefully. When ready, remove from oven.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the cinnamon simple syrup. In a small sauce pan or pot, combine the sugar, water and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil on high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Turn heat to low and let cook for a few minutes until the syrup thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let cool completely, then remove the cinnamon stick.
- As soon as the basbousa is removed from the oven, pour the cool syrup on the hot basbousa. Let cool completely; syrup must be absorbed into the cake. For best result, let it sit for 1 hour before serving.
- When ready to serve, top the cake with the coconut chips and the coconut and shaved almonds. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625 calories, Sugar 64.6 g, Sodium 23.6 mg, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 99.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.7 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg
BASBOOSA II
This is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made of semolina flour, yogurt, and coconut. To adjust the sweetness, you can half or double the amount of sugar in the lemon syrup.
Provided by Felicia Manocchio
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the semolina flour, baking powder, 1 cup sugar, coconut and butter. Add the yogurt and milk; mix until moistened but not runny or liquid. If you see that it is too dry, add more milk. Spread into a greased 8 inch square baking dish, smoothing the top as much as possible. Decorate the top with whole almonds.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. While the basboosa is baking, combine the water, 1 cup of sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook for at least 5 minutes.
- When the basboosa has finished baking, pour the syrup over it as evenly as possible. Place it back in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the syrup has been fully absorbed. Let rest for about 20 minutes before cutting into pieces and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 49.9 g
BASBOUSA
A coconut yogurt farina cake soaked in simple syrup and decorated with nuts
Provided by Amira
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.6 kcal, Fat 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Cholesterol 22.2 mg, Sodium 59.2 mg, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BASBOUSA(بسبوسة)
Make and share this Basbousa(بسبوسة) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by najwa
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Melt butter, allow to cool to room temperature.
- Combine sugar and buttermilk in a large bowl.
- Combine the semolina, vanilla, baking powder and baking soda in a separate bowl.
- Add semolina mixture to buttermilk mixture, mix well, then add melted butter, and mix well.
- Spray an 11x7 inch pan with cooking spray, pour in the mixture; You may also use a 13x9 inch pan, and bake for 25 minutes instead of 30.
- Let sit for 20 minutes.
- Bake for 30 minutes, pour sugar syrup over it while still warm.
- This is usually served with tea or coffee.
- ------ Sugar Syrup ----------.
- Combine sugar, water and juice of half a lemon in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20-25 minutes, mixture should thicken when it cools.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the basbousa will taste. This is especially true for the coconut, which should be fresh and not dried or shredded.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the basbousa tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the basbousa cool completely before cutting it: If you cut the basbousa while it's still warm, it will fall apart. Let it cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator before cutting it into pieces.
- Serve the basbousa with a drizzle of syrup: The syrup will help to keep the basbousa moist and flavorful. You can use a simple syrup made with sugar and water, or you can use a flavored syrup, such as rose syrup or orange blossom syrup.
Conclusion:
Basbousa is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a popular dessert in the Middle East and North Africa, and it is also enjoyed in many other parts of the world. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, basbousa is a great dessert for beginners and experienced bakers alike. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give basbousa a try. You won't be disappointed!
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