Fasa Baghdadi
A delightful Iraqi dessert, Fasa Baghdadi is a sweet, creamy pudding made from milk, sugar, and semolina, often flavored with rose water or cardamom and topped with pistachios and coconut. It's a comforting and elegant end to any meal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 4 cups Milk
- 1/2 cup Fine semolina
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar(adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp Rose water
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
- 1/4 cup Pistachios(chopped, for garnish)
- 2 tbsp Shredded coconut(unsweetened, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, fine semolina, and sugar until well combined and no lumps remain.
💡 Tip: Whisking well prevents lumps from forming. - 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly as the mixture heats up and begins to thicken.
💡 Tip: Constant stirring is key to achieving a smooth texture and preventing scorching. - 3
Once the mixture has thickened to a pudding-like consistency, remove from heat.
💡 Tip: It should coat the back of a spoon. - 4
Stir in the rose water and cardamom powder. Mix well to distribute the flavors evenly.
- 5
Pour the Fasa into individual serving bowls or a single large serving dish.
💡 Tip: Allow it to cool slightly before transferring. - 6
Let the Fasa cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until well chilled and set.
💡 Tip: Chilling allows the flavors to meld and the pudding to firm up. - 7
Before serving, garnish generously with chopped pistachios and shredded coconut.
💡 Tip: Garnishes add texture and visual appeal.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can use a mix of milk and cream.
- ✓If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the sugar quantity.
- ✓Experiment with other flavorings like vanilla extract or orange blossom water.
- ✓Ensure the semolina is fine; coarse semolina will result in a different texture.
🔄 Variations
- Add a layer of crushed biscuits at the bottom of the serving bowls.
- Swirl in some fruit compote before chilling.
- Top with a drizzle of honey or date syrup.