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Mahalabia — Middle Eastern recipe
Mahalabia, photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

Mahalabia

Milk thickened with cornstarch, scented with rose water and chilled until it sets soft, with crushed pistachios over the top. Fifteen minutes at the stove and then the fridge does the rest — no gelatin, no cream, no eggs.

At a glance

Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Category
Dessert
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
Makes
8 servings
Calories
About 195 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Easy
Dietary
Gluten Free, Vegetarian

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