Basima – rich Lebanese sweets
Basima is a Lebanese sweet very rich in pistachios and pine nuts. It is the jewel in the crown of all Baklava assorted cakes.
Basima is a sweet made from Knafeh dough. It is also considered one of the sweets that make up the Baklava assortment collection. However, it is a much richer cake than all the items in this collection. It includes a very generous amount of pistachios, pine nuts and almonds, which give it a rich and unique flavor unmatched by any other type of Lebanese sweets.
The crust is made from the famous Knafeh dough. This is the same dough that is used in Basma and the Cheese Stuffed Knafeh. Basma and Knafeh stuffed with cheese are two very popular desserts in the Middle East and Arab countries. It is made primarily of water and dough, but is formed into long, thin threads that turn brown after baking.
From below, it is supported by the Knafeh mass. In the middle, it is stuffed with pistachios. And from above, there are more and more nuts: pine nuts and almonds. Thus, this dessert includes three types of high quality rich nuts. Also, since it only has a layer of bark, just on the bottom, it is very soft and chewy.
Basima is the dessert of choice for many people. Its smooth texture and richness in nuts make it a unique piece much richer than any other type of pastry in the varied Baklava collection. Their presence in these dessert arrangements makes them appear richer and more valuable.
It is usually served with other types of baklava to form a Lebanese sweet arrangement. Like all other types of Easter pastries, it is consumed as a dessert.
Because it is made by a single manufacturer, Basima is not as widespread as the rest of the Baklava types. However, it is very popular in Lebanon.
Baklava Assortment is an excellent choice for gifts during ceremonies, gatherings, and celebrations, as well as Christmas gifts. It is used especially as a gift during religious holidays.
Basima is a relatively new dessert in the Lebanese sweet collection. He is about twelve years old. The oldest type of Baklava assortment is the original Baklava piece, dating back a few hundred years. Most of the other types are also over a hundred years old. Most of them are derived from the authentic original Baklava piece.