Saffron Pistachio Basbousa: An Indulgent Twist on a Classic Delight
Experience the rich flavors of saffron and pistachio in this delightful twist on traditional basbousa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup semolina flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix semolina flour, sugar, yogurt, melted butter, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios and saffron threads over the top.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine water and lemon juice; bring to a boil to prepare the syrup.
- Pour the syrup over the basbousa while it’s still hot.
- Let it cool, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, allow the basbousa to soak up the syrup overnight.
- Garnish with additional pistachios before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Saffron, Pistachio, Basbousa, Dessert