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Lab e Shireen
Dessert

Lab e Shireen

1 h 30 minServes 8Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • colorful vermicelli (broken into short pieces)Grains80 g
  • milk (divided)Dairy1.2 litres
  • sugarPantry200 g
  • cardamom pods (lightly crushed)Spices2 pieces
  • custard powder (dissolved in milk)Pantry5 pieces
  • thick cream (chilled)Dairy180 ml
  • strawberry jelly powder (dissolved in boiling water)Pantry1 piece
  • mango jelly powder (dissolved in boiling water)Pantry1 piece
  • boiling water (for the jellies)Other720 ml
  • fruit cocktail tin (drained)Pantry1 piece
  • cashews (chopped)Nuts & seeds20 g
  • almonds (chopped)Nuts & seeds20 g
  • pistachios (chopped, some reserved for garnish)Nuts & seeds20 g

per serving

Nutrition

259kcal

Carbs
41 g
Proteins
6 g
Fat
8 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the jellies

    • Dissolve the strawberry jelly powder in boiling water and pour into a flat dish.
    • Dissolve the mango jelly powder in boiling water and pour into another flat dish.
    • Chill until fully set, then cut into small cubes.
    Step 1
  2. Toast the nuts

    • Lightly toast the chopped cashews, almonds and pistachios in a dry pan until fragrant.
    • Set aside, keeping some pistachios for garnish.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the vermicelli

    • Bring part of the milk to a boil with the cardamom pods.
    • Add the colorful vermicelli and simmer until softened.
    Step 3
  4. Make the custard

    • Dissolve the custard powder in the remaining milk until smooth.
    • Pour into the simmering milk and stir continuously until thickened.
    • Add the sugar and cook until dissolved.
    Step 4
  5. Cool and fold in

    • Remove the cardamom pods and let the custard cool completely.
    • Fold in the thick cream, then the fruit cocktail, jelly cubes and toasted nuts.
    Step 5
  6. Chill and serve

    • Pour into a serving dish and refrigerate until well set.
    • Garnish with jelly cubes and pistachios before serving.
    Step 6