Mahalabia | Arabic Dessert | Middle Eastern Dessert | Milk Pudding Recipe |Muhallebi Recipe |Dessert

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange juice

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange juice adds a citrus flavor and is often more accessible.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free alternative.

Mix 1 liter of full-fat milk, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup cornstarch, and 1/2 cup cream in a bowl until smooth and lump-free.

Turn on the flame to medium-low and cook the mixture while stirring continuously until it thickens.

Add 1 teaspoon of rose water and continue stirring until the mixture reaches a creamy consistency.

Grease a serving dish with 1 teaspoon of ghee and pour the mixture into it.

Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for about 1 hour.

In a frying pan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon red food coloring, mixing well.

Turn the flame to high until it boils, then reduce to low and cook until the consistency is like honey.

Once thickened, let it cool slightly before pouring it over the milk pudding.

Spread the mixture evenly over the pudding and refrigerate for 4-5 hours to set.

Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.

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