5 from 12 votes
Mahalabia Middle Eastern Milk Pudding
Mahalabia Middle Eastern Milk Pudding is a creamy dessert made by cooking milk with sugar, flour, cornstarch, and egg yolk until thickened. Vanilla and butter enrich the pudding's smooth texture. After chilling, it sets into a delicate, mild-flavored treat often garnished with nuts or fruit.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
297 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 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 butter unsalted
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.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Stir constantly during cooking to prevent burning and sticking to the pot.
- Add toppings like fruit or nuts only when ready to serve to preserve texture and appearance.
- Adjust sugar amounts to fit your sweetness preference.
- Allow pudding to chill thoroughly for at least 3 hours to achieve proper creaminess and set.
- Low to medium heat helps avoid burning the milk during cooking.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.