Mahalabia (Muhallebi) - Middle Eastern Milk Pudding

Mahalabia or muhallebi Middle Eastern Milk Pudding.

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Mahalabia (Muhallebi) - Middle Eastern Milk Pudding

Mahalabia, also known as muhallebi, is a creamy Middle Eastern dessert made with milk, sugar, and cornstarch. It is served cold and is often topped with nuts or fruit.

Cook Time20

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Mediterranean, middle eastern, turkih

Servings:

Author: Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

4 cups whole milk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp all purpose flour
4 tbsp cornstarch
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Place the milk, sugar, flour, cornstarch, and egg in a sauce pan.
Combine well until the ingredients are fully mixed and smooth.
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and stir constantly until the mixture starts to thicken.
Reduce the heat to medium and keep stirring.
Cook for a few more minutes until the mixture reaches a pudding-like consistency. Remove from the heat.
Stir in the vanilla extract and butter until fully incorporated
Divide the mixture into small serving bowls or cups and refrigerate for three hours before serving. Garnish with fruit or nuts, if desired.

Notes

Make sure not to stop stirring while preparing the mahalabia to prevent it from sticking and burning.
Do not add the toppings immediately after pouring the mahalabia into cups. It's better to wait until you're ready to serve it before adding your chosen toppings.
You can adjust the sweetness to your liking. The amount mentioned in the recipe will make this dessert mildly sweet.
Make sure to let the mahalabia cool properly in the fridge before consuming it to fully enjoy its creamy consistency.
Different countries add unique flavors to this dessert, with popular options including rosewater, cardamom, orange blossom water, and mastic.
Ensure the heat is kept low to medium, as high heat can cause the milk to burn at the bottom of the pot.

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