Mahalabia (Lebanese Cardamom Pudding)

Mahalabia (Lebanese Cardamom Pudding)

This delicious Lebanese milk pudding is flavored with cardamom, which gives it a unique taste. If you cannot find cardamom extract, let a few crushed cardamom pods steep in the hot milk for several minutes until fragrant.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 55 mins
Yield:
5 servings
Servings:
5

Ingredients

Garnish

  • ¼ cup unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried rose petals, or as needed

Syrup

  • ¼ cup water
  • 5 tablespoons white sugar
  • ¼ vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
  • 2 cups milk
  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 drops cardamom-flavored extract

Directions

Step 1
Combine 3/4 cup of the milk and cornstarch in a bowl and stir until smooth.

Step 2
Pour remaining milk into a pot and stir in sugar and cardamom extract. Heat over low heat, stirring until sugar is fully dissolved. Whisk in cornstarch mixture and simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3
Pour milk mixture into 5 ramekins, cover, and cool to room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.

Step 4
Combine water, sugar, and vanilla seeds in a pot and bring to a boil over low heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Allow syrup to cool. Sprinkle each serving with pistachios and rose petals. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon syrup.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

214
Calories
5g
Fat
39g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Fat5g 6%
Saturated Fat2g 8%
Cholesterol8mg 3%
Sodium42mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate39g 14%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars28g
Protein5g
Vitamin C0mg 2%
Calcium123mg 9%
Iron0mg 2%
Potassium217mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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