Here’s a copy cat recipe for the delicious B Laban Koshary which you can try at home. It is perfect to make and serve during any of your upcoming gatherings or potluck parties. You’ll leave your guests amazed with this dessert.
B Laban is a famous dessert spot from Egypt that went completely viral in Saudi Arabia. B.Laban opened its doors in the UAE in the beginning of 2024. The residents here went crazy and even now, there are queues all the time, outside the outlet.
I myself visited them plenty of times already and tried majority of the menu items. Their desserts are simple, yet have a unique factor to it and their affordable price range is what I believe really helped make it a hype.
From the first time I tried their sweet twist to the usual Egyptian Koshari, I was really impressed. I knew I had to try and replicate it at home.
This copy-cat B-Laban Koshary is made with the following layers in order:
- A thin layer of rice pudding at the bottom.
- Roasted Kunafa, which is basically shredded kunafa dough that is mixed with butter/ghee and roasted either in an oven or on a frying pan until it is golden brown.
- Plain Thick cream or fresh cream– I like using Puck or Almarai which are common brands here in the UAE.
- Phyllo/Baklava sheets that are initially spread with a thin layer of butter/ghee, then baked until golden brown. These sheets are then crumbled into smaller flaky bits.
- Toppings like melted Biscoff spread, Pistachios and Pistachio topping, Nutella spread, Mango pieces etc.
How many people does this recipe serve?
This recipe is a large batch recipe and can serve atleast 20 people. I feel it is a good recipe for occasions like Ramadan and Eid or really at any time of the year. It looks great and it tastes great.
I liked serving it in glass dishes, simply because I felt the layers looked pretty but you can use any dessert bowls or serving trays of your choice. You can make 2 or 3 large dishes with this recipe. If you don’t want a large batch feel free to cut this recipe into half.
Alternatively, you can also make this dessert in individual serving bowls. This can be quite pretty and less of a hassle when serving. It’s really upto your preference, I think it looks amazing in both.
When I first made it, my family tried it out, the reactions I got was crazy. All of them loved it and thought it tastes very much similar to the original dish at B.Laban. They really kept digging until it was over in literally minutes.
I had to make it again and I shared it on Instagram via a recipe reel . Highly recommend checking it out if you like a video tutorial of how you can make this B Laban Koshary recipe yourself. I got some amazing feedback from my Instagram followers and the recipe went viral.
It was then established that this recipe needs it’s own little space on my blog. This way, it’s a little easier for you to refer to whenever you plan on making it, and I have shared a lot more details and tips here as well. Hope you enjoy!
