Vegetarian
What else can I make with these ingredients?
This recipe may contain allergens
🌍
Knafeh Cups
Medium 45 min~290 kcal 2/10
🍰
Basbousa
A Middle Eastern semolina cake enriched with yogurt, baked until golden, then soaked with syrup so each square stays moist and fragrant.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 10~330 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 55 min cook 10 min rest
- Vegetarian
Keeps the screen on · step-by-step guide · built-in timer
Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 350 g Semolina
- 250 g Yogurt
- 100 g Butter
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Baking powder
For the syrup
- 300 g Sugar
- 60 g Almonds
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Water
What else can I make with these ingredients?
Instructions
- 1
Mix the semolina, yogurt, sugar, and butter into a thick batter.
- 2
Rest the batter for 10 minutes so the semolina absorbs moisture and the cuts do not crumble.
10 min10:00 - 3
Spread in the tray, score diamond cuts, and place the almonds.
- 4
Bake the basbousa in a 180°C oven for 35 minutes.
35 min35:00 - 5
Pour warm syrup over the hot dessert and wait 20 minutes for it to absorb.
20 min20:00
💡 Tip: Pour the syrup while the basbousa is hot from the oven; if the semolina cake is cold, it will not absorb the syrup and stays dry.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve at room temperature, placing one almond on each slice.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
5
g protein
44
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 6%Carbs 55%Fat 39%
GI 41 · Low GIGL 18 · Medium GL
31.4g
Sugar
0.8g
Fiber
183mg
Sodium
5.9g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
2/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
Community Adaptations (0)
No adaptations yet. Be the first to add one!
FAQ
How many servings does Basbousa make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Basbousa take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 55 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 90 minutes in total.Is Basbousa difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Basbousa have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 44g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Basbousa contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Basbousa belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Basbousa need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.Is Basbousa filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
Be the first to review
To leave a review, sign in.
Give this recipe its first star
No reviews yet, did you try it? How did it turn out, what did you change? Help the next cook.
Other versions of this recipe
Try a similar recipe in the same category at a different complexity.
Similar recipes
Selected from the same category and tags
Sort:
59 views
Found an error in this recipe?