Malabi Recipe

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.

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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.

Prep Time20

Chilling time4

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Middle eastern

Keyword: easy

Servings: yields

Calories: 415kcal

Ingredients

For the pudding:

4 cups Milk
1 cup Heavy cream
⅔ cup Cornstarch
½ cup Sugar
1 tsp Rose water

For the syrup:

½ cup Water
½ cup ugar
1 tsp Rose water
Few drops Red food coloring

For topping:

½ cup Peanuts/pistachios chopped
Shredded or desiccated coconut optional

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Instructions

Make the pudding:

In a medium bowl mix 1 cup of milk with cornstarch and rose water. Mix until smooth.
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.
pour into serving dishes. Cover immediately with plastic wrap and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

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 for 2 more minutes and turn off the heat. Let cool completely.
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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