Mahalabia - Lebanese Cardamom Pudding

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon rose water
• 1/4 cup ground almonds
• 1 tablespoon pistachios, chopped

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk and cornstarch until smooth.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and creamy.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar, cardamom, rose water and ground almonds.
5. Pour the mixture into individual serving dishes and refrigerate for at least two hours.
6. Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Mahalabia is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert.
• It is made with rose water, cardamom and ground almonds.
• It is usually served chilled with a garnish of chopped pistachios.