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Semolina and Coconut Harissa (Basbousa)

Semolina and coconut harissa, soaked with cold syrup—mmm, so delicious. These Arab desserts are very popular, easy to make, and perfect for entertaining :)

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2 cups coarse semolina1 cup yogurt (labneh or plain)1/4 cup ghee (at room temperature)1 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 cup desiccated (shredded) coconutSyrup (qatir or sheera) to pour over the harissaFor more sweets from Kholoud, this time Turkish, click on Turkish Cracked Ka'ak

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Place all the ingredients together and mix well until combined.

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Turkish Cracked Ka'ak