Malabi is a very famous, easy sweet milk pudding from Israel. For this recipe I learned from a friend, you can use rose syrup instead of p...
Israeli Malabi with Pomegranate Syrup
Malabi is a very famous, easy sweet milk pudding from Israel. For this recipe I learned from a friend, you can use rose syrup instead of pomegranate syrup. —Kanwaljeet Chhabra, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Total Time
Prep: 20 min. + chilling Cook: 10 min.
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon rose water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
Directions
In a small heavy saucepan, whisk milk and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cream and rose water.Cool 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Transfer to dessert dishes. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pudding. Refrigerate until cold.
For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and pomegranate juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely. Spoon syrup over pudding; sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and pistachios.
