Mhalabieh

Mhalabieh is a creamy Lebanese milk pudding infused with fragrant orange blossom water, often garnished with pistachios or almonds for added texture. This delightful dessert is not only soothing but also offers a touch of elegance to any meal.

Ingredients

• Milk - 500 ml
• Sugar - 50 g
• Cornstarch - 30 g
• Orange blossom water - 1 tsp
• Pistachios, crushed - 20 g
• Almonds, sliced - 20 g
• Water - 50 ml

Steps

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch with the milk, whisking until smooth.
2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble, about 10-15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the orange blossom water.
4. Pour the mixture into serving bowls or cups and let it cool at room temperature for 10 minutes before transferring to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
5. Once set, garnish with crushed pistachios and sliced almonds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 32 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 70 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in calcium which supports bone health.
• Provides antioxidants from pistachios and almonds.

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