Name: Authentic Basbousa Bil Qeshta (Saudi Arabian Creamy Semolina Cake)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Sugar Syrup (Ater):**; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon rose water or orange blossom water; *For the Cake:**; 2 cups coarse semolina; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup plain yogurt (full-fat); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup Qeshta (clotted cream) or heavy cream (thick); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup blanched almonds or pistachios, for garnish

Basbousa Bil Qeshta 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A variation of Basbousa with added Qeshta (clotted cream), offering a creamy and indulgent twist to this sweet semolina cake.

Semolina Creamy

Made with

Semolina Qeshta sugar syrup

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