Mahalabia (Middle Eastern-Style Milk Pudding)
Mahalabia is a Middle Eastern-style pudding. It's scented with rose water and cardamom and topped with nuts. The result is a rich dessert.
It's made with milk, sugar, and cream. The pudding is cooled in the fridge before serving.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 20, 2026Share
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Mahalabia is a Middle Eastern-style pudding. It's scented with rose water and cardamom and topped with nuts. The result is a rich dessert.
It's made with milk, sugar, and cream. The pudding is cooled in the fridge before serving.
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Ingredients 7
3 cups milk
0.75 cup white sugar
1 cup cold water
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon rose water
2 cardamom pods, crushed
Instructions
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1
Combine 3 cups milk and 0.75 cup white sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
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Mix 1 cup cold water and 6 tablespoons cornstarch in a bowl until smooth. Stir into boiling milk. Cook over medium heat until thickened like cake batter, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon rose water, and 2 crushed cardamom pods.
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Refrigerate the mixture until completely cooled, 2 to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 17g
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Saturated Fat 11g
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Cholesterol 64mg
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Sodium 67mg
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Total Carbohydrate 39g
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Protein 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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