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Mahallebi

SUBMITTED BY: GATOULA 

"This is a cool, cream-based dessert of Lebanese origin that is perfect for those hot summer days."
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This recipe has been rated 2 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 5 tablespoons corn flour
  • 4 cups milk, divided
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • vanilla extract to taste
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups finely chopped pistachio nuts
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  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 (1 inch) pieces cinnamon sticks

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small bowl, stir together corn flour and 1 cup milk.
  2. In a saucepan over high heat, stir together 3 cups milk, sugar, and vanilla. Bring to a boil. Stir the corn flour and milk mixture into the saucepan. Reduce the heat to low, and allow to cool slightly; then stir in cream, stirring constantly until the cream is thickened. Allow to cool momentarily, then pour into individual bowls or one large serving bowl. Sprinkle pistachio nuts on top. Cover, and refrigerate.
  3. To make the syrup, stir together water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan set over high heat. Bring to a boil. Place cinnamon sticks in saucepan, and boil about 5 minutes. Strain liquid, and pour into a bowl. Allow to cool; cover, and refrigerate.
  4. Serve puddings cold with cold syrup drizzled over the top.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by Mukabary 
This is a great dessert, although my husband likes to also eat it for breakfast too. I add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by LOVIELOVER19 
This stuff is the best. I thought I made it worng because I thought it was supposed to be... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Mahallebi

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 630

  • Total Fat: 25.4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg
  • Sodium: 197mg
  • Total Carbs: 94.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.6g
  • Protein: 11.6g

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