Lebanese Cinnamon Milk Pudding with Pistachios15m$2.58

Lebanese Cinnamon Milk Pudding with Pistachios

A beginner Lebanese-inspired chilled milk pudding thickened with cornstarch, gently scented with cinnamon, and topped with crunchy pistachios. It is a simple stovetop dessert made with common grocery ingredients.

5 min prep10 min cook4 servingseasy
Energy
264 calories per serving
Protein
8.1 g per serving
Carbs
36.2 g per serving
Fat
10.8 g per serving
Sodium
151 mg per serving

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Vanilla extract

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McCormick All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract, 4.0 fl oz

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Granulated sugar

0.33 Cup

Kroger® Pure Cane Granulated Sugar

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Ground cinnamon, divided

1.25 Teaspoon

McCormick Ground Cinnamon

McCormick2.37 oz
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Unsalted shelled pistachios

0.33 Cup

Simple Truth® Shelled Roasted & Unsalted Pistachios

Simple Truth8 oz
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Whole milk

3 Cup

Kroger® Vitamin D Whole Milk Half Gallon

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Cornstarch

0.25 Cup

Kroger® Pure Corn Starch

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Fine salt

0.13 Teaspoon

Kroger® Salt

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$2.58

· only what you use

$0.64

per serving · 4 servings

You pay at checkout$28.99
9% used in this recipe$26.41 left over for future meals

Cook this recipe

  • whole milk-3 cups
  • granulated sugar-0.33 cups
  • unsalted shelled pistachios-0.33 cups
  • cornstarch-0.25 cups
  • ground cinnamon-1.25 tsp
  • vanilla extract-1 tsp
  • fine salt-0.13 tsp
1
Prep topping and cups
Cutting Board
Small knife
Small serving cups

Chop the pistachios into small pieces, set out 4 serving cups, and reserve 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon for topping.

Keep the knife blade angled away from fingers while chopping the pistachios.

1/3 Cup pistachios
1 1/4 Teaspoon cinnamon
2
Combine dry ingredients
Whisk
Measuring Spoons
Medium saucepan

In a medium saucepan off the heat, whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until evenly combined.

1/4 Cup cornstarch
1/3 Cup granulated sugar
0.13 Teaspoon salt
1 1/4 Teaspoon cinnamon
3
Add milk
Whisk
Measuring Cups
Medium saucepan

Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the milk until the mixture is smooth, then whisk in the remaining milk until no dry cornstarch remains.

3 Cup milk
1/4 Cup cornstarch
4
Cook until thickened
Whisk
Medium saucepan

Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, whisking constantly, until the pudding is thick, glossy, and gently bubbling.

Keep hands clear of steam and hot splatter as the pudding thickens and bubbles.

3 Cup milk
1/4 Cup cornstarch
1/3 Cup granulated sugar
0.13 Teaspoon salt
1 1/4 Teaspoon cinnamon
5
Finish with vanilla
Whisk
Medium saucepan

Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract for about 30 seconds to smooth the pudding.

1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
6
Portion and chill
Small serving cups

Pour the pudding into the serving cups, let it cool for 10 minutes, then cover and chill until cold and set, about 2 hours.

Use caution when pouring hot pudding into serving cups.

Chill the pudding promptly after the brief cooling period and keep it refrigerated until serving.

3 Cup milk
1/4 Cup cornstarch
1/3 Cup granulated sugar
7
Garnish and serve
Small serving cups

Sprinkle each pudding with chopped pistachios and the reserved ground cinnamon, then serve chilled.

1/3 Cup pistachios
1 1/4 Teaspoon cinnamon
8

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