Creamy Egyptian Koshari Dessert Recipe: Enjoy The Custard And Biscuit Layers

By Shreya Sarpal

May30, 2026

Sweet layers, creamy custard, crunchy nuts, and syrup-soaked textures make this Egyptian-style Koshari dessert feel rich without being overly heavy. Every spoonful brings soft pudding, biscuit crunch, and chilled festive flavours together beautifully.

Ingredients

1 cup milk 2 tbsp custard powder 3 tbsp sugar 1 cup whipped cream 1 cup crushed biscuits 2 tbsp chopped nuts 2 tbsp raisins 1 tbsp desiccated coconut 2 tbsp chocolate syrup Cherries or nuts for garnish

Step 1

Add custard powder to 3 tablespoons of cold milk and mix until completely lump-free.

Step 2

Heat the remaining milk with sugar on medium flame, then slowly pour in the custard mixture while stirring continuously till thick and glossy.

Step 3

Take serving glasses and create the first layer using crushed biscuits, followed by warm custard, whipped cream, nuts, raisins, and coconut.

Step 4

Repeat the layers once again, then drizzle chocolate syrup generously over the top for extra richness

Step 5

Refrigerate the dessert for at least 1 hour so the layers can set properly before garnishing and serving chilled