Mahalabia Recipe (Middle Eastern Milk Pudding)

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Mahalabia Recipe (Middle Eastern Milk Pudding)

Mahalabia, also known as muhallebi, is a silky, creamy Middle Eastern dessert made with a base of 4 ingredinets with a taste adn textue comparable to milk pudding.

Prep Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: middle eastern

Keyword: mahalabia, middle eastern dessert, milk pudding, ramadan desserts

Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups whole milk divided
5 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract and/or vanilla bean paste

Instructions

In a measuring cup, whisk ½ cup milk and the cornstarch until smooth.
3 1/2 cups whole milk, 5 Tablespoons cornstarch
In a pot over medium heat, add the remaining milk, heavy cream, cornstarch slurry, and sugar, mixing to combine.
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Increase the heat to medium-high, bringing the mixture to a boil and whisking continually.
Once the pudding thickens, remove it from the heat, and stir in the vanilla.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract and/or vanilla bean paste
Transfer the mahalabia to individual bowls, and store in the fridge for 1-2 hours to set.
Store in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.

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