Sahlab (Lebanese hot milk pudding with cinnamon and pistachio)
A thick, warm, silky milk pudding scented with orange blossom, topped with cinnamon, coconut and pistachios.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.60 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 6 tbsp of the cold milk in a jug until smooth, with no lumps.
- 2
Pour the rest of the milk into a saucepan, add the sugar and heat gently until steaming but not boiling.
- 3
Whisk in the cornflour mixture and keep whisking over a medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until the milk thickens to the texture of thin custard and coats the back of a spoon.
5 min - 4
Take off the heat and stir in the orange blossom and rose waters.
- 5
Pour into 4 heatproof glasses or small bowls. Sprinkle with the cinnamon, coconut, pistachios and raisins and serve hot, with a spoon.
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.