With pomegranate and rose (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Pudding

01 - 1 3/4 cups (450ml) milk
02 - 1/2 cup (100g) heavy cream
03 - 1/3 cup (70g) sugar
04 - 3 tablespoons cornstarch (about 40g)
05 - 2 tablespoons water
06 - 1 tablespoon rose water

→ Syrup

07 - 1 sheet gelatin
08 - 1/2 cup (100ml) pomegranate juice
09 - 2 tablespoons sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon rose syrup

→ Decoration

11 - 1 tablespoon pistachio nuts, chopped
12 - Dried rose petals (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Bring milk, cream, and sugar to a boil in a saucepan. Meanwhile, mix the cornstarch with water to form a smooth paste. Once the milk mixture comes to a boil, gradually add the cornstarch mixture while constantly stirring. Simmer on low heat for about 3 minutes until the pudding thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the rose water.
02 - Divide the hot pudding evenly among four dessert glasses (about 7 oz/200ml each). Gently tap the glasses against the countertop to smooth the surface. Allow to cool.
03 - Soak the gelatin sheet in cold water according to package instructions. Bring the pomegranate juice, sugar, and rose syrup to a boil in a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat for about 3 minutes to reduce slightly. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Squeeze out the soaked gelatin and dissolve it in the warm syrup, stirring well. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
04 - Carefully spoon the cooled syrup over the cooled pudding to create a separate layer. Refrigerate the glasses until thoroughly chilled. Before serving, garnish with chopped pistachios and optionally with dried rose petals.

# Notes:

01 - Malabi is a traditional dessert from Levantine cuisine, especially popular in Israel, Lebanon, and Syria.
02 - For a vegan variation, use plant-based milk and vegan whipping cream. The gelatin in the syrup can be replaced with agar-agar.
03 - Rose water and rose syrup can be found in Middle Eastern grocery stores, well-stocked supermarkets, or online.
04 - The pudding can also be prepared without the syrup and simply served with honey and nuts instead.

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