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Sweet labne

Sweet Labne - a healthy and fast dessert recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 2
A delicious dessert, this sweet labne is really quick and easy to make. Perfect for a no fuss end to a big meal. 

Ingredients

  • 250 g labne (either one large piece or individual balls)
  • 2 tbsp rice malt syrup, honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rose water *
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom (optional)
  • 1-2 tbsp pistachio nuts -shelled, raw and unsalted
  • fresh fruit -to garnish (figs, sliced apple, pear, nashi pear, strawberries)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl mix, the syrup rose water and optional cardamon. Drizzle over the labne and garnish with slices of fruit and pistachios.
  • Serve as is, or with thin slices of french sourdough, sprouted bread, crust in or even almond biscotti.

Notes

Low-fructose

Use rice malt syrup as your sweetener and serve with a low-fructose fruit (berries).

Gluten-free

Serve as is or with a gluten free shortbread.

Nut-free

Serve without nuts or replace with toasted pepitas.

Even more simple

You can simply drizzle the labne with your preferred syrup. Cinnamon and vanilla are lovely additions too. Any nut will do too so get creative!
 
*You will find rose water at gourmet delis, some health food shops or Middle Eastern supermarkets.
 

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