Malabi Recipe

4 from 51 votes
A wooden table holds six glass jars of layered yogurt parfaits. Each parfait has a bottom layer of white yogurt, a pink syrup layer in the middle, and a topping that includes various ingredients such as pistachios, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts. Silver spoons are placed around the jars.

Malabi (also known as Muhallebi or Muhallabi) – is a middle eastern dessert. The malabi is very similar to a milk pudding and served with rose water/orange blossom flavors and served with pistachios, peanuts or other nuts. the malabi is served cold and it is a perfect dessert for hot summer days.

A wooden table holds six glass jars of layered yogurt parfaits. Each parfait has a bottom layer of white yogurt, a pink syrup layer in the middle, and a topping that includes various ingredients such as pistachios, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts. Silver spoons are placed around the jars.

Malabi Recipe

4 from 51 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
WORK TIME 20 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine Middle eastern
Servings 6 yields

Ingredients
 

For the pudding:

  • 4 cups 1L milk
  • 1 cup 240ml heavy cream
  • â…” cup 85g cornstarch
  • ½ cup 100g sugar
  • 1 tsp rose water

For the syrup:

  • ½ cup 120ml water
  • ½ cup 100g sugar
  • 1 tsp rose water
  • Few drops of red food coloring

For topping:

  • ½ cup 65g peanuts/pistachios
  • Shredded or desiccated coconut optional

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. In a medium bowl mix 1 cup of milk with cornstarch and rose water. Mix until smooth.
    2. To a medium size pot pour 3 cups of milk and heavy cream. Add sugar and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Once the milk boils, turn the heat to low and add the cornstarch mixture. cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken.
    3. pour into serving dishes. Cover immediately with plastic wrap and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
    4. Make the syrup: in a pan over medium-high heat bring to a boil water, sugar and rose water. When boiling add food coloring. Let boil 2 more minutes and turn off the heat. Let cool completely.
    5. When the malabi chilled pour 1-2 tbsp of the syrup on the malabi, add crushed peanuts or pistachios and shredded coconut (optional).

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Nutrition information is automatically generated and thus we can not guarantee it is 100% accurate.

2 Comments

  1. Iloegbunam odikpo Gabriel says:

    I really appreciate your efforts to educate us about your experience

    September 22, 2021
  2. Iloegbunam odikpo Gabriel says:

    I really appreciate your efforts to educate us about your experience

    September 22, 2021
4 from 51 votes (51 ratings without comment)

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