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Mahalabia 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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 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 unsalted butter
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.
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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
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
% 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.