Sahlab Recipe

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5 from 2 votes

Prepare this easy Sahlab recipe for a sweet, creamy, Middle Eastern milk pudding drink perfect for cold, winter nights!

Prep Time5

Cook Time17

Chill Time1

Total Time1 22

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: egyptian, middle eastern

Keyword: sahlab, sahlab recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl
1 Saucepan

Ingredients

For the Sahlab Mix:

3 Tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups milk
1/4 cup heavy cream optional
4 Tablespoons sugar adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon

For Serving:

Ground cinnamon for sprinkling
Chopped nuts such as almonds or pistachios
Coconut flakes
Rosewater or orange blossom water optional

Instructions

Mix together milk, and heavy cream (if using), along with cornstarch, cinnamon (if desired, see note), sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk the mixture over medium heat until it reaches a boil, and then let it boil for 2 minutes, stirring continuously until it thickens and becomes creamy.
3 Tablespoons cornstarch, 2 cups milk, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 4 Tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch of ground cinnamon
Pour the hot mixture into mugs and garnish each serving with a dusting of cinnamon, desiccated coconut, and a choice of pistachios, walnuts, or almonds.
Ground cinnamon, Chopped nuts, Coconut flakes, Rosewater or orange blossom water

Notes

Note: Cornstarch is used as a thickener in this version of Sahlab. You can experiment with the thickness by adjusting the amount of cornstarch to achieve your desired texture.

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