Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets
Creamy Sahlab Warm Orchid Pudding (Style 3)
Chef's Menu Description
A moist, comforting sponge pudding steamed or baked to perfection, drenched in warm pouring syrup or rich toffee sauce.
Ingredients
- • 3 cups whole milk
- • 1 cup double cream
- • 1 tbsp salep powder
- • 3/4 cup sugar
- • 1 tsp mastic gum, finely ground
- • 1/4 tsp saffron threads
- • 50g pistachios, crushed
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Whisk the milk, cream, sugar, and salep together until the sugar dissolves.
2
Phase 2
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickly coats the spoon; do not let it boil.
3
Phase 3
Stir in the ground mastic and saffron, then chill the base completely.
4
Phase 4
Churn in an ice cream maker until thick, elastic, and stretchy.
5
Phase 5
Press into a container in thin layers and freeze for at least 4 hours.
6
Phase 6
Scoop into bowls and garnish generously with crushed pistachios.