Basbousa with Shira Syrup
12 servings
60 minutes
Basbousa with syrup shira is a traditional Syrian dessert that delights with its tenderness and sweetness. The recipe's origins trace back to the depths of Eastern cuisine, where semolina and coconut create a unique texture, while cream adds a rich flavor. The shira syrup with rose water and lemon juice fills the pastry with aroma, making it a true Eastern delight. Almond flakes add a crunchy note, completing the harmony of taste. This dessert is perfect for family celebrations and cozy tea times, warming hearts with its sweetness and softness.
1
Soak the coconut flakes in water for an hour.
- Desiccated coconut: 80 g
- Water: 200 ml
2
Mix butter, sugar, semolina, coconut flakes, cream, and baking powder.
- Butter: 100 g
- Sugar: 670 g
- Semolina: 170 g
- Desiccated coconut: 80 g
- Single cream 10% fat: 250 ml
- Baking powder (raising agent): 5 g
3
Let it sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
4
Place in a rectangular shape, bake for 35 minutes at 180 degrees.
5
Pour syrup over the shiraz and sprinkle with almonds.
- Rose water: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon juice: 15 ml
- Sugar: 670 g
- Flaked almonds: 100 g
6
Bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
