Lab-e-Shireen is a Pakistani dessert that reveals the rich culture and heritage of the region. It is essentially a type of custard dish served with jelly, fruits, and dairy cream. This is a colourful, creamy and fruity dessert. It is also known to be a crowd-pleaser dessert in gatherings and events like Eid. This is delicious and tempting and the secret to nailing its rich creamy texture lies in using the premium ingredients.
The secret to making your Lab-e-Shireen extra creamy and delicious is to use Olper’s dairy cream and Olper’s fresh milk. Both of these will make your Lab-e-Shireen indulgent and tempting. This traditional dessert can be served warm or chilled, as preferred. It also serves to elaborate the joy and festivity. This traditional dish brings families together. Lab-e-Shireen is a dessert that gathers hearts around the table.
WHY USE OLPER’S DAIRY CREAM & FRESH MILK?
You always want to enhance the taste and texture of the Lab-e-Shireen which can only be enhanced by using Olper’s dairy cream and Olper’s fresh milk, both of these Olper’s products will add a more creamy and velvety texture to your traditional dessert. By using these products by Olper’s your Lab-e-Shireen will now become so silky that it melts in your mouth.
The freshness of Olper’s cream and fresh milk will complement the fruits, jellies, and vermicelli beautifully. Olper’s cream ensures that your Lab-e-Shireen has a smooth and luscious base delivering a perfect consistency that will soothe your taste buds.
Lab-e-Shireen base is made up of custard which requires a high quality of fresh milk which can only be obtained from Olper’s fresh milk. It provides a thick beautiful mixture while maintaining a perfect texture ideal for the dessert. The overall taste of the Lab-e-Shireen stays authentic due to Olper’s fresh milk while Olper's dairy cream adds a beautiful thick & creamy texture to Lab-e-Shireen ensuring that every bite is a delight.
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
INGREDIENTS REQUIRED TO PREPARE LAB-E-SHIREEN:
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1 cup fruit cocktail
- 250 gm Cham Cham
- 1.5 litres of Olper’s fresh milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- 5 tbsp of custard powder (Banana flavour)
- 300 ml Olper’s dairy cream
- 5 scoops of Vanilla ice-cream
- ½ cup chopped almonds
- ½ cup colored vermicelli
- 3 medium-sized bananas
- ½ cup red jelly or green jelly
- ½ cup of nuts of your choice ( pistachios, almonds, cashews)
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO MAKING LAB-E-SHIREEN WITH OLPER’S
Follow the following steps to have a show-stopping traditional dessert in no time.
- Initially wash and strain the fruit cocktail and Cham Cham and set it aside.
- Pour Olper’s fresh milk into a pot. Also, add sugar to it and mix it all well.
- Bring it to a boil.
- Now, add Olper’s fresh milk in banana-flavoured custard powder. Whisk it well.
- Add in the boiled milk while mixing it.
- Cook for 2 min until the custard is thick.
- Take a bowl of ice cubes, place the pot in it and let the mixture in the pot cool while mixing it in between with a spatula.
- Now add the star ingredient, Olper’s dairy cream to the pot along with scoops of Vanilla ice cream.
- Add chopped almonds and fold.
- Boil the Vermacilis, strain them and add them to the mixture with sliced bananas.
- Now, add the earlier washed fruit cocktail & cham cham.
- Mix it gently.
- Now finally add jellies of your choice.
- Give everything a gentle good mix.
- Set it in a bowl and sprinkle it with cashews, almonds, or pistachios.
Have delight in every bite!
PRO TIPS FOR PERFECTING YOUR LAB-E-SHIREEN
Ensure your Lab-e-Shireen turns out super good by considering a few tips. Here are a few tips to consider while preparing the creamy rich Lab-e-Shireen:
QUALITY INGREDIENTS
High-quality ingredients are crucial for preparing the perfect textured Lab-e-Shireen. Use Olper’s fresh milk for a perfect base for custard.
Incorporate Olper’s dairy cream in your traditional dessert to give it a nice milky & creamy texture.
MAINTAINING THE PERFECT CONSISTENCY
The custard’s consistency should be loose enough to sip. If you want the perfect consistency, you should use Olper’s dairy cream which will provide a silky texture to your Lab-e-Shireen.
SELECT THE RIGHT FRUITS
Go for the fruits that are not fleshy but firm. For example, peaches, bananas and apples.
LAYERING
Layer your ingredients precisely & thoughtfully. After adding all the ingredients, give it a good & mix.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR LAB-E-SHIREEN
Lab-e-shireen is a traditional dessert famous in Pakistani households. It is usually served on special occasions like Eid, weddings, or any family gathering. It gives the luxury visuals and taste too.
To make it look appealing, serve it in a clear & clean bowl to reveal its vibrant colors. Add colourful jellies on top to make it look appealing and tempting also, sprinkle Lab-e-Shireen with almonds, cashews or pistachios for a festive and luxurious look.
Allow Lab-e-Shireen to cool in the refrigerator for a few hours and serve it chilled.
CELEBRATE THE FLAVOURS OF LAB-E-SHIREEN WITH OLPER
Lab-e-Shireen is a dessert of celebration in Pakistan which is everyone’s favourite. To attain the perfect and silky consistency of Lab-e-Shireen, always choose Olper's, your trusted brand for milk & cream. The easy-to-follow recipe provided will have you prepare the perfect dessert in the house. This fruity and subtle dessert is bound to become a family favourite. Celebrate this traditional Pakistani dessert with Olpers.
