Mahalabia Recipe | Middle Eastern Dessert | Milk Pudding

rose water

💰Cheaper: orange blossom water

Orange blossom water provides a similar floral note.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

pistachios

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Walnuts are more affordable and still provide crunch.

cornstarch

💰Cheaper: arrowroot powder

Arrowroot powder is a similar thickening agent.

In a bowl, mix 5 tablespoons of cornstarch with enough milk to create a slurry.

In a saucepan, heat 4 cups of milk and add 1/2 cup of sugar, stirring to mix.

Bring the milk mixture to a boil.

Once boiling, gradually add the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously.

Cook for about 2 minutes until thickened.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of rose water.

Optionally, add 4-5 tablespoons of cream cheese for flavor.

Pour the mixture into serving dishes.

Garnish with chopped pistachios and raisins.

Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.

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