Mouhalabieh Bil Karamel

Mouhalabieh Bil Karamel is a delicate Lebanese milk pudding, infused with fragrant orange blossom water, and topped with a rich caramel sauce. This dessert offers a perfect balance of creaminess and sweetness, making it a delightful end to any meal.

Ingredients

• Milk - 500 ml
• Sugar - 50 g
• Cornstarch - 30 g
• Orange blossom water - 1 tsp
• Vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - a pinch
• Water - 100 ml
• Brown sugar - 50 g
• Butter - 1 tsp

Steps

1. In a saucepan, combine 500 ml of milk, 50 g of sugar, 30 g of cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract. Whisk 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. Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp of orange blossom water.
4. Pour the mixture into two serving cups and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
5. For the caramel sauce, combine 50 g of brown sugar and 100 ml of water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil without stirring.
6. Let the mixture boil until it turns a deep amber color, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp of butter until smooth.
7. Once the pudding has set, drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the top of each serving before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 35 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides calcium and protein from milk.
• Contains antioxidants from the brown sugar and orange blossom water.

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