Muhallebi (Mahalabia)
Muhallebi recipe is a classic Middle Eastern milk pudding, one of the easiest light refreshing delicious desserts to prepare. Made with only a handful of ingredients, milk, sugar, and corn starch, combined in a few simple steps to create a smooth pudding-like dessert.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
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- 4 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of corn starch
- 1 teaspoon of orange blossom water or rose water.
- Ground pistachios or almonds for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a separate bowl, take one cup of milk and dissolve the corn starch, whisk well creating a smooth paste.
- 2
In a saucepan, combine the milk and sugar over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture is heated but not boiling.
- 3
Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan while stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
- 4
Continue stirring the mixture over medium-low heat, until it thickens to a custard-like consistency. This process may take about 10-15 minutes.
- 5
Once the muhallebi has thickened, remove it from the heat and add the orange blossom water or rose water. Stir well to incorporate the flavor.
- 6
Pour the muhallebi into individual serving bowls or a large serving dish. Let it cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours until it sets completely.
- 7
Before serving, garnish the muhallebi with ground pistachios or almonds for added flavor and presentation.