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Loukoumi

A delightful and simple dessert that melts in your mouth, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying yourself.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups sugar the sweet backbone of Loukoumi.
  • 1 cup cornstarch for that lovely chewy texture.
  • 1 cup water to bring it all together.
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosewater adds a magical floral note.
For dusting
  • to taste powdered sugar for presentation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water. Whisk it until there are no lumps.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches a boil and thickens.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until thick and gooey.
  4. Stir in the rosewater.
  5. Pour the mixture into a greased pan. Let it cool completely.
  6. Once firm, cut into squares and dust generously with powdered sugar.

Notes

Keep stirring to avoid lumps. Let it cool properly before cutting to prevent falling apart. Experiment with different flavored extracts or colors for fun variations.