Lebanese Mahalepi with Figs (Milk Pudding) with Orange Blossom Syrup

September 19, 2017

Simple and easy to make Lebanese Mahalepi (milk pudding) with orange blossom syrup – bursting with flavor!

8½ cups whole milk
1½ cups cornflour
1 tsp mastic resin (crushed with 2 tsp sugar)
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups crushed pistachios (unsalted)

Syrup
3 cups sugar
1½ cups water
4-5 tbsp orange blossom water
Fig Syrup: 8 figs (skins removed and halved) per 1 cup syrup, optional

To make the pudding, whisk cornflour in 1 cup milk until dissolved. Set aside. Add rest of milk to a large heavy bottom pot, over medium heat. Bring to a boil, mixing occasionally to prevent scorching. Once...
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Nutritions

Calories
1665

Sodium
273mg
11% DV

Fat
88g
135% DV

Protein
33g
67% DV

Carbs
198g
67% DV

Fiber
15g
60% DV

Gluten-Free Middle Eastern