Description

Indulge in the creamy goodness of Mahalabia, a traditional Middle Eastern milk pudding flavored with fragrant orange blossom water. This easy-to-make dessert requires just four simple ingredients and is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings in no time.

Ingredients

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For the Mahalabia:

4 cups whole milk
7 tablespoons corn starch OR 12 tablespoons rice flour
3/4 cups sugar (adjust to taste)
1 cup whipping cream (optional, can be substituted with milk)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom OR 1 tablespoon orange blossom water OR 1 tablespoon rose water

For Garnish:

Pistachios, shredded coconut, raisins, or any preferred nuts

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Instructions

Mix Ingredients: In a pot, combine whole milk, cream, sugar, and corn starch/rice flour. Whisk until well dissolved.
Cook: Place the pot on medium heat and whisk continuously for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Thicken: Reduce heat to low and continue whisking until the mixture reaches a pudding consistency.
Add Flavor: Remove from heat and stir in your chosen flavoring – cardamom, orange blossom water, or rose water.
Chill: Transfer the pudding into small dessert cups and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Garnish and Serve: Before serving, top with nuts, coconut, raisins, or other preferred garnishes.

Notes

For a smoother texture, use corn starch; for a textured variation, opt for rice flour.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 439 kcal
Sugar: 41g
Sodium: 88mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 51g
Fiber: 0.3g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 77mg