Fig Muhalabiya

The combination of the creamy texture of muhalabiya (a traditional milk pudding) with the rich sweetness of figs.

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Ingredients

• 4 cups milk

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 3 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tbsp flour

• vanilla

• 2 tsp orange blossom water

• 10 dried figs

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Method

• Very finely chop the figs and soak in hot water for 10-15 minutes.

• In a pot, add the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and flour. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

• Drain the figs and add them to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

• Add the vanilla and orange blossom water.

• Divide the mixture into the serving bowls.

• Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.