Madlouqa (Semolina and Cream Dessert)
A comforting, melt-in-the-mouth dessert with simple pantry ingredients.
14 Jun 2025
How to Prepare
1
Cook the sugar and water together to make a light syrup.
2
Stir in the coarse semolina and cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a smooth, cohesive dough.
3
Spread half the semolina mixture in a dish.
4
Add a layer of qishta (cream).
5
Cover with the remaining semolina mixture and smooth the top.
6
Drizzle with sugar syrup and garnish with crushed pistachios if you like.
7
Let it set, then slice and serve.
✦ Chef Noor's Tip
Stir the semolina constantly while cooking to avoid lumps and get a smooth dough.