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Arabian Nights Delight (Milk Pudding)

Another experiment based on this recipe for perfect panna cotta with less gelatin for a more custard-like texture and exotic flavors of the middle east.

What you need

  1. 1 1/2 cups whole milk (you could use half & half or cream)
  2. 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
  3. 1/8 tsp vanilla powder
  4. 3/4 oz agave syrup
  5. 1 Tablespoon rosewater
  6. 2 Tablespoons cold water
  7. 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 tsp gelatin powder

How to make it

  1. Mix rose water with water and sprinkle gelatin over - let stand while the milk heats
  2. Heat milk with cardamom, vanilla and agave in a heavy saucepan over medium heat - this takes only minutes
  3. When steam appears and tiny bubbles just begin to form around edge, remove pan from heat
  4. Spoon in gelatin mixture and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved
  5. Ladle into custard cups (2 or 4 depending on how many you will serve)
  6. Cover with plastic and let stand a few minutes then chill for several hours before serving

I find these keep covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days

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