Desserts
Haytaliya (Qeshtaliya) Milk Pudding
Haytaliya (also called Qeshtaliya) is one of the tastiest and easiest milk-based desserts. A tried-and-true homemade recipe kids and guests will love. Serve chilled with nuts.
Total time40 min
Prep20 min
Cook20 min
Yield8 servings
DifficultyEasy
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Recipe tags
DessertsInternationalGluten freeNut freeEgg free
Recipe story
Haytaliya (also called Qeshtaliya) is a delicious, easy milk dessert — give it a try!
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- A few mastic beads, crushed with 1 teaspoon sugar
- Umm Taha al-Hamwi
- To make Umm Taha's Ma'amoul Tart click the link Ma'amoul Tart
- Click the link to make Papaya Jam
Method
- Put the milk, cornstarch and sugar in a pot and stir well until the starch dissolves.
- Place the mixture over medium heat and stir occasionally.
- When the mixture heats up, add the crushed mastic and continue stirring until the mixture thickens and sets.
- Stir in the rose water until well combined.
- Pour the Haytaliya (Qeshtaliya) into a serving dish, refrigerate for about two hours, and serve chilled with nuts.
Notes and serving ideas
- Ma'amoul Tart
- Papaya Jam
