Earl Grey Muhallabieh

May 19, 2015  •  Category:

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A few days ago, it was cool, overcast, with a nice ocean breeze.  I felt like making an easy dessert and drinking some tea. Tea weather does not hit these Mediterranean shores very often so I had to seize the moment. Earl Grey being my all-time favorite tea, I figured I would infuse the homestyle muhallabieh of my grandmother’s with a pinch of it. This dessert is much lighter than tiramisu, but just as creamy. Each ramequin hides one (fat-free) ladyfinger under the cream, which provides a welcome change of texture. It takes less than 20 minutes to fix.


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Earl Grey Muhallabieh

Joumana Accad Mediterranean, Middle Eastern May 19, 2015 Dessert, muhallabieh, Earl Grey, tagged,

4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Passive Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 teaspoon tea I used Earl Grey
2 cups milk or water and 8 tablespoons powdered milk
1/4 cup white granulated sugar to taste
3 tbsp cornstarch add one more tbsp if firmer texture is desired
4 pieces boxed ladyfingers or other light sponge cookies or cake
3/4 cup prepared whipped cream can make your own (see instruction)

Instructions

1. Place one ladyfinger broken-up in several smaller pieces in each serving ramequin or cup.

strain cream

2. Place the milk, tea, cornstarch and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and stir continuously until the cream has thickened, about one minute. Strain and divide into 4 cups or ramequins. Cool in the fridge and serve cold.

3. To make your own cream: Place the cream, one tablespoon sugar and a touch of vanilla in a mixing bowl and whip for a few minutes. If the bowl is cold, it will whip faster. When thick stop the machine and keep covered in the fridge.

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    Susan says:

    I’ve seen so many baked goods recipes using Earl Grey tea and I’ve been wanting to try one. I love the sound of it in this custard too. So pretty with the edible flowers on top!

    On May 21, 2015 at 8:17 pm

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    Hélène (Cannes) says:

    Le muhallabieh est un de nos desserts favoris … Et ta version à l’Earl Grey, je dois absolument l’essayer … Je te dirai.
    Bisous
    Hélène

    On May 24, 2015 at 8:55 am

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