Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) with Syrup

Layali Lubnan with syrup or honey — a much-loved, two-layer dessert topped with nuts. Simple to prepare and always popular.

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1/2 tsp ground mastic1 tbsp rose water1 tbsp orange blossom water1 can ready-made cream (qaimar) or clotted cream6 cups water1 tbsp cornstarch3 tbsp sugar12 tbsp powdered milk10 tbsp fine semolinapinch of vanillapistachios for garnishorany nuts for garnishsyrup (qatir/shira) for servinghoney for serving, as desiredFor more delicious desserts see: Al-MahlayaTo make Qashtaliya, see: Qashtaliya

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Place the semolina, milk, cornstarch, rose water, orange blossom water, mastic, vanilla, water, and sugar in a pot over the heat

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