Levantine

Traditional Levantine Muhallabia

A classic Levantine muhallabia dessert flavored with orange blossom water and mastic, featuring a silky smooth texture that is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for serving chilled.

20 min 4 servings 215 cal/serving Easy 7 views
Traditional Levantine Muhallabia

Instructions

  1. Dissolving Ingredients Cold
    In a deep pot off the heat, pour in the milk and add the cornstarch and sugar, then whisk with a hand whisk until the starch and sugar are completely dissolved without any lumps. · 1 min
  2. Cooking and Thickening
    Place the pot over medium heat, stirring continuously without stopping, until the mixture begins to thicken and gently simmer, reaching a smooth creamy consistency. · 10 min
  3. Adding the Flavorings
    Lower the heat to low, then add the orange blossom water and ground mastic, and stir for one minute to blend the flavors before removing from the heat. · 1 min
  4. Pouring and Chilling
    Pour the muhallabia immediately into individual serving bowls, leave to cool at room temperature for 20 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator for at least two hours until completely set. · 2 h
  5. Garnishing and Serving
    Garnish the muhallabia bowls with crushed pistachios right before serving and serve cold.

Nutrition / serving

215
cal
6.8
protein g
32.5
carbs g
6.5
fat g

Chef's tips

To ensure a smooth, lump-free texture, make sure to dissolve the cornstarch in completely cold milk before turning on the heat, and be sure to add the orange blossom water and mastic at the very end to preserve their fragrant aroma.