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Creamy, rich, and not overly sweet, Muhallebi (Mahalabia/Mahlabia) is a delicious Middle Eastern milk pudding that only requires a few simple ingredients.

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Ingredients

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Whisk cornstarch into cold milk until smooth.

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Add sugar and cardamom powder and whisk to combine.

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Whisk milk over medium heat. When it gets thick, stir with a spoon or spatula.

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When the pudding begins to pop. Turn off the stove, and add rose water. It should take around 10 minutes.

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Pour milk pudding into decorative dessert bowls (affiliate link). Refrigerate for a few hours until set.

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Garnish with nuts, edible rose petals, or dust with cinnamon before serving.

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MUHALLEBI (Mahalabia) MILK PUDDING

Creamy, rich, and not overly sweet, Muhallebi (Mahalabia/Mahlabia) is a delicious Middle Eastern milk pudding that only requires a few simple ingredients.

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Ingredients

• whole milk • cornstarch • sugar • cardamom • pistachios • rosewater

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Whisk cornstarch into cold milk until smooth.

Add sugar and cardamom powder and whisk to combine.

Whisk milk over medium heat. When it gets thick, stir with a spoon or spatula.

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When the pudding begins to pop. Turn off the stove, and add rose water. It should take around 10 minutes.

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The pistachios will soften in the pudding. If you want them to retain their crunch, use only to garnish.

Pour milk pudding into decorative dessert bowls (affiliate link). Refrigerate for a few hours until set.

Garnish with nuts, edible rose petals, or dust with cinnamon before serving.

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