This is an easy dessert concocted today when I noticed the pomegranates sitting on the counter were getting very ripe; I would recommend making it with fresh pomegranate juice, not bottled juice; for juicing the pomegranates I place the seeds in the food processor and run the machine for a minute; I transfer the mashed mixture onto a strainer and press on it.
Make a muhallabieh with milk, sugar, cornstarch and rose water (or vanilla if you like); make the pomegranate cream the same way and pour a tablespoon at a time into a ramequin, switching from one to the other each time. You will get nice red and white layers, and a very pleasant tangy-creamy taste.
INGREDIENTS:
- Muhallabieh with milk: 2 cups of whole milk (substitute 1/2 cup of whipping cream if you like)
- 4 tbsp of sugar
- 4 tbsp of cornstarch
- 1 tsp of rose water
- Pomegranate cream: 2 cups of fresh pomegranate juice
- 4 tbsp of sugar or more (to taste)
- 4 tbsp of cornstarch
- 1 tsp of rose water or rose syrup
- 1/2 cup of pomegranate arils to garnish
METHOD:
- Place the milk (less 1/2 cup) and sugar (and cream if using) in a saucepan; stir over medium heat; dissolve the cornstarch in the 1/2 cup milk remaining; as soon as the milk starts to steam, pour the cornstarch mixture and stir. When the mixture thickens, add the rose water and stir well. Set aside.
- Place the pomegranate juice (less 1/2 cup) and sugar in a saucepan. Stir to dissolve the sugar and heat till steaming. Add the dissolved cornstarch and remaining juice and stir until thickened. Add the rose water and stir to combine.
- Pour into individual ramequins or bowls, one tablespoon at a time of each kind and garnish with pomegranate arils. Cool in the refrigerator uncovered. Serve cold.
20 Comments
j’ai goûté la version traditionnelle grâce à Monique:
http://www.traiteur-a-domicile.net/article-1948096.html
j’ai adoré!!! là je craque aussi et particulièrement sur tes petites tasses à couvercle..Trop mignonnes!!!!!! Bonne journée
Mmmhhh, a divine dessert! Really irresistible.
Cheers,
Rosa
Absolutely drooling over this Jou! I love muhallabieh and really like the flavors with the pomegranate. This could be dessert this weekend!
I love the photos, so romantic!
This sounds delicious and so simple. I must have a look to see if there are any pomegranates around. Thanks Diane
Oooooh, this sounds delicious (and looks beautiful too by the way). Love the contrast between the tart, fruity pomegranate and the creamy, milky layer.
What a great way to enjoy that lovely tart pomegranate!
Wow!! A Lovely dessert. Loved the clicks
WOW, this looks amazing!
They’re awesome…
I like the petit pots very much.
Oh, I LOVE individual pots for dessert, it makes anything feel so special. Not that this dessert needed any help feeling special.
Such a gorgeous looking dessert! Absolutely fantastic!
I’m imagining how refreshing this dessert must be and I can’t bookmark it fast enough. This is a must-try for me. Those cups with the lids are darling!
Not only does the dish look fantastic but the china, the rose petals, the whole shot looks delicious! Do tell me, how do you manage to stay so wonderfully slim when you are such a good cook? I need to know:)
@Sweffling: Honestly it is probably because I swim as much as possible and I walk around.
It looks beautiful! Like fairytale food.
Your photos are beautiful and this dessert looks divine! Love your little pots!
I can just imagine the taste and texture…what a beautiful treat and a must try!
Such a wonderful dessert. Nice colors and great flavour
Il est Fantastique ce dessert avec la grenadine en plus et sa belle couleur rouge!! waouh !! j’aimerai bien plonger ma cuillère.
Bonne soirée