Mahalabia Middle Eastern Milk Pudding

Name: Mahalabia Middle Eastern Milk Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 4 cups 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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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
297 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Mahalabia Middle Eastern Milk Pudding

Isaac Lopez

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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.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 cups milk see notes
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 vanillaextract and butter until fully incorporated
Divide the mixture into small serving bowls or cups and refrigerate for 3hours 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.
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.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 96mg (4%) Potassium 378mg (11%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 548IU (11%) Calcium 308mg (31%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	297kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	38g	13%
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	85mg	28%
Sodium	96mg	4%
Potassium	378mg	8%
Fiber	0.2g	1%
Sugar	29g	58%
Vitamin A	548IU	11%
Calcium	308mg	31%
Iron	0.3mg	2%