Experience the unique and delightful flavors of Kadayıflı Muhallebi, a traditional Turkish dessert that combines the lightness of milk pudding with the crunchy texture of kadayif (angel hair pastry). This dish is a perfect blend of creamy muhallebi, a custard-like pudding made without eggs, and crispy, buttery kadayif, all complemented with the nutty richness of crushed walnuts. It’s a refreshing and light dessert that’s not too sweet, making it ideal for those who prefer desserts that are subtly flavored.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Unique Texture: The crispy kadayif provides a delightful contrast to the smooth and creamy muhallebi.
- Nutty Flavor: Crushed walnuts add a rich and earthy taste.
- Light and Refreshing: Perfect for a summer dessert or after a heavy meal.
Perfect Occasion: Kadayıflı Muhallebi is great for family gatherings, festive celebrations, or as a sweet treat to end any meal. It’s also an excellent choice for introducing friends to Turkish cuisine.
Ingredients:
- 5 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 50g butter
- 50-60g crushed walnuts (about 1 tea glass)
- 1 box of kadayif (angel hair pastry)
Method:
- Freeze kadayif for easy handling. Then chop into small pieces.
- In a pan, cook kadayif with 25g butter until golden, stirring constantly.
- Add sugar and walnuts to the pan and caramelize.
- Transfer to a dish to cool.
- For muhallebi, mix milk, sugar, flour, cornstarch, and vanilla in a pot. Cook until thickened.
- Off heat, add remaining 25g butter and mix.
- In a rectangular dish, layer half of the kadayif, pour muhallebi over it, then top with the remaining kadayif.
- Cool before refrigerating for 5-6 hours.
Enjoy this delightful Kadayıflı Muhallebi, a refreshing and unique Turkish dessert! 🇹🇷🍨🥜
