Saffron Basboosa

Traditional
Written By Lulwa Aljufairi

Saffron flavored basboosa with a rich cream layer and a buttery biscuit crust.

Ingredients

  • 200 g digestives

  • 60 g butter, melted

  • 325 g thick cream

  • 1 egg

  • 3/4 cup oil

  • 1/3 cup milk

  • 1 can (160 g) cream

  • vanilla

  • saffron, bloomed

  • 3/4 cup semolina

  • 3/4 cup desiccated coconut

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 can (170 g) evaporated milk, cold

Method

  • Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.

  • In a food processor, blitz the digestives until fine. Add the butter.

  • Press into a 9” square pan.

  • Spread the thick cream on the crust and refrigerate.

  • In a bowl, whisk the egg, oil, milk, cream, vanilla, and bloomed saffron.

  • Add in the semolina, desiccated coconut, sugar, and baking powder.

  • Pour the mixture on top of the thick cream.

  • Bake for 35-40 minutes.

  • Immediately pour the evaporated milk on top of the basboosa.

Lulwa Aljufairi
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