Muhallebi (Rosewater Milk Pudding)

Name: Muhallebi (Rosewater Milk Pudding)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp rose water; 1 tsp orange blossom water; 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped; 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses

A silky, lightly set milk pudding perfumed with rose water and orange blossom, topped with crushed pistachios and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses - a delicate, refreshing dessert popular across the Levant. Plan ahead: allow 3 hours for the pudding to chill and set.

25 minEasyServes 4230 cal/serving

Middle EasternDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyEgg-FreeGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

4 cups whole milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp rose water
1 tsp orange blossom water
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
2 tbsp pomegranate molasses

Instructions

1

In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Gradually whisk in 4 cups whole milk until no lumps remain.
2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula or whisk, for 8 to 10 minutes until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and just begins to bubble.
3

Remove from heat and stir in 2 tsp rose water and 1 tsp orange blossom water.
4

Pour into 4 individual serving cups or a large shallow dish. Let cool for 15 minutes at room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until fully set.
5

Before serving, top each portion with 1/4 cup finely chopped shelled pistachios and a drizzle of 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses.

Questions

Can I make Muhallebi (Rosewater Milk Pudding) dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 cups whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Muhallebi (Rosewater Milk Pudding) keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Muhallebi (Rosewater Milk Pudding)?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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