Date muhalabia Recipe
26 April 2022

Having extra dates and wondering what you can do with them before they dry out?
We got you covered with this flavorful muhalabia date recipe! A smooth texture infused with cardamom, topped with your choice of nuts,,, OMG this is surely a must try!
Recipe:
1 1/4 cup dates, pitted (approx. 12 dates)
1 cup warm milk
3 cups cold milk
5 tablespoons cornstarch
3 mastic pieces grounded with a sprinkle of sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 thickned cream can (ashta) 170g
Topping:
Nuts of your choice: walnuts, pistachio, pecans, almonds,etc.
Method:
1- Soak the dates with 1 cup of warm milk for 15 minutes, then blend them together in a blender.
2- In a pan, mix 3 cups of cold milk with cornstarch until well dissolved, add the blended date & milk mixture,then put on the gas and keep stirring until thickened.
3- Add the mastic, cardamom and the cream can.
4- Give it a final stir until homogeneous.
5- pour in cups and decorate once the muhalabia cools down.
Better served cold.


