Mahalabia (Lebanese Cardamom Pudding) Recipe

Name: Mahalabia (Lebanese Cardamom Pudding)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 6 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup white sugar; 2 drops cardamom-flavored extract; Syrup:; 1/4 cup water; 5 tablespoons white sugar; 1/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped; Garnish:; 1/4 cup unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon dried rose petals, or as needed

Servings: persons

2 cups milk
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup white sugar
2 drops cardamom-flavored extract
Syrup:
1/4 cup water
5 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
Garnish:
1/4 cup unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon dried rose petals, or as needed

1
Combine 3/4 cup of the milk and cornstarch in a bowl and stir until smooth.
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.
3
Pour milk mixture into 5 ramekins, cover, and cool to room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups milk, 6 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 cup white sugar, 2 drops cardamom-flavored extract, and more.

Yes, Mahalabia (Lebanese Cardamom Pudding) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mahalabia (Lebanese Cardamom Pudding)

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