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Muhallebi Pudding Cup – Ottoman Elegance, 40% Lighter

This silky Ottoman milk pudding merges tradition with modern nutrition, delivering the luxurious creaminess of panna cotta with pistachio dust and edible flowers. Our Fat Switch swaps heavy cream for Greek yogurt and whole milk for almond milk, cutting 230 calories (40%) while amplifying the delicate rose and cardamom flavor profile.

25m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

Servings

345

Calories

14g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
✓ 0.75 cup plain Greek yogurt (0% or 2%)
✓ 0.25 cup whole milk (for richness)
✓ 2 tbsp tapioca starch
✓ 3 tbsp honey or agave nectar
✓ 0.5 tsp ground cardamom
✓ 0.25 tsp rose water extract
✓ Pinch of sea salt
✓ 1 tbsp cold water (for slurry)
✓ 2 tbsp roasted unsalted pistachios, finely ground
✓ 1 tbsp edible rose petals or cornflowers
✓ 0.5 tsp pistachios, halved (for garnish)
✓ 1 tsp honey drizzle

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bloom the Thickener: In a small bowl, whisk tapioca starch with 1 tbsp cold water until smooth. Set aside; this prevents lumps.

2. Infuse the Milk Base: Pour almond milk and whole milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add ground cardamom and salt. Warm over medium heat until steaming (do not boil), about 4–5 minutes. Stir occasionally.

3. Incorporate the Starch Slurry: Slowly pour the tapioca slurry into the warm milk while whisking constantly. Continue whisking for 2–3 minutes until the mixture thickens visibly and coats the back of a spoon.

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4. Cool and Temper: Remove from heat. Let cool for 3–4 minutes. In a separate bowl, whisk Greek yogurt with honey and rose water until smooth. Temper by adding 3 tbsp of the warm milk mixture to the yogurt, whisking gently.

5. Combine Pudding Base: Pour the tempered yogurt mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk, whisking constantly. Avoid vigorous beating to maintain silkiness. The mixture should be glossy and smooth.

6. Chill and Set: Divide the pudding into four 6 oz serving glasses or bowls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set and chilled through.

7. Toast Pistachio Dust: While pudding chills, lightly toast ground pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool completely before garnishing.

8. Final Plating: Top each pudding with 0.5 tbsp toasted pistachio dust, 2–3 edible flowers, a few pistachio halves, and a light drizzle of honey. Serve immediately or up to 4 hours ahead.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories345 kcal

Protein14g

Carbohydrates50g

Fat9g

🏷️ Tags

#Ottoman milk pudding recipe light#panna cotta alternative Greek yogurt#rose cardamom pistachio dessert healthy

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