Delicious Lebanese Orange blossom pudding (Mahalabia) topped with simple syrup and ground pistachios. This is a popular Middle Eastern dessert. It’s low in fat and sugar (the way I make it) and totally addictive.
Orange Blossom Pudding (Mahalabieh)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 1/2 cups of milk (I use 1%) - use a little less milk if you like thick pudding.
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup toasted, crushed pistachios
- Simple Syrup or Attar
Instructions
1
Whisk the cornstarch and sugar together in a cold pot.
2
Add milk, orange blossom, and rose water, and turn on the heat to medium; cook, stirring often until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
3
Pour into ramekins and refrigerate for at least 2 hours
4
TO SERVE: Sprinkle with crushed, raw pistachios, a drizzle of simple syrup (or Attar), and a light sprinkling of sea salt.
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