Muhalabiya

Muhalabiya” is a simple dessert we frequently prepare at home. My son thinks it is ice cream so he is a big fan of it. I am actually happy with his “misconception” since it is homemade without too much sugar or processed ingredients. To be completely honest, I sometimes “bribe” him a few sprinkles on top to eat the whole portion !

This is a very famous dessert in Middle Eastern cuisine. It is usually prepare on religious occasions or during Ramadan. I think it can be done in many ways. Here’s my way of preparing it.

Muhalabiya

Servings : 10 cups

Prep time : 5 mins

Cooking time : 10 mins

Ingredients:

• 5 cups milk
• 5 TBsp cornstarch
• 5 TBsp sugar
• 150 ml fresh cream ( ashta) 
• 1 TBsp rosewater 
• 1 TBsp orange blossom water

Instructions :

1. Mix milk cornstarch and fresh cream and orange and rose water together until everything is well combined. ( do not turn on the heat until all combined)
2. Turn the heat and stir for around 7 mins or until the milk starts to thicken
3. Add sugar and continue stirring until you have a thick mixture
4. Pour in serving cups and let them sit for 15 mins room temperature then transfer to fridge for at least 2 hours.