Mahalabia, Egyptian Rose Milk Pudding
A silky, set milk pudding scented with rose water and finished with dried rose petals and coconut.
- Time2 hr 20
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.32 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the cornflour with 150 ml of the cold milk until smooth.
- 2
Heat the rest of the milk and the sugar in a pan over a medium heat until steaming, stirring so it does not catch.
- 3
Pour in the cornflour mix, whisking all the time, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
5 min - 4
Take off the heat and stir in the rose water.
- 5
Pour into 6 small bowls or glasses. Cool, then chill for at least 2 hours until set.
120 min - 6
Top with coconut and rose petals just before serving.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
