Mouhalabieh

Mouhalabieh

Mouhalabieh is a silky Middle Eastern milk pudding flavored with delicate floral notes of orange blossom or rose water. Light, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant.

Cook Time10 minutes

Total Time minutes

15 minutes

CourseDessert

Servings4

Ingredients

Pudding

• 3 cups milk
• 4 tbsp cornstarch
• 4 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp orange blossom water or rose water
• 1 tsp vanilla (optional)

Topping

• Crushed pistachios (2–3 tbsp)
• Honey or a light syrup (optional)

Instructions

Mix the base

• In a saucepan (off the heat), whisk together:
  milk + cornstarch + sugar until fully dissolved.

Cook

• Place the saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy (about 6–8 minutes).
• Add orange blossom water (or rose water) and vanilla.
• Stir for another 30 seconds, then remove from heat.

Serve

• Pour the mixture into 4 small bowls or cups.
• Let cool to room temperature.

Chill & Garnish

• Refrigerate at least 1–2 hours.
• Top with pistachios, honey, or a light syrup before serving.

Small Notes :

• For extra richness, substitute ½ cup milk with ½ cup heavy cream.
• Add a dash of cardamom for a twist.
• Serve with rose petals for a festive look.