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Mhalabia with Cream
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Lebanon Authentic home cooking from Lebanon, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Lebanon as مهلبية بالقشطة
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Mhalabia with Cream

EmBahaa AlAchrafi
EmBahaa AlAchrafi @abirnahle
لبنان

Mhalabia with Cream

EmBahaa AlAchrafi
EmBahaa AlAchrafi @abirnahle
لبنان
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Ingredients

1 hour
10 servings
  • First layer:
  • 2 cupsfine semolina (about 320 grams)
  • 4 tablespoonsbutter (about 55 grams)
  • 1/2 cupsimple syrup (about 120 ml)
  • 2 cupsmilk (about 480 ml)
  • 1 tablespoonground cinnamon
  • Second layer:
  • 2 cupsmilk (about 480 ml)
  • 1 cupwater (about 240 ml)
  • 4 tablespoonscornstarch (about 32 grams)
  • 4 tablespoonssugar (about 50 grams)
  • 1 tablespoonbutter (about 14 grams)
  • 1 tablespoonvanilla extract
  • 1small can table cream (such as Nestlé, about 7 oz/200 grams)
  • For garnish:
  • Nuts: pistachios, almonds
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1 hour
  1. 1

    In a saucepan, melt the butter, then add the semolina. Stir constantly until it turns golden brown. Add the simple syrup and stir. Add the cinnamon and milk, and continue stirring over heat until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth. Spread the mixture evenly in a baking dish and press it down well.

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  2. 2

    In another pot, combine the milk, water, cornstarch, and sugar. Stir together while cold, then cook over heat, stirring, until the mixture thickens. Add the table cream, butter, and vanilla extract, and stir. Pour the cornstarch mixture over the semolina layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until well chilled and set.

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  3. 3

    Garnish as desired.

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  4. 4

    Serve with coffee after dinner. Enjoy!

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EmBahaa AlAchrafi @abirnahle
Published in the US on August 13, 2025 14:01
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