Arabian Pudding – Delicious Dessert

Step 1: Prepare Cornflour Mixture

In a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of corn flour, 1/2 cup of cold milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence. Mix well with a spoon until there are no lumps.

Step 2: Prepare Cream Mixture

In another bowl, add 1 cup of fresh cream and 2-3 tablespoons of powdered sugar. Whisk with a hand whisk for 4-5 minutes until the cream becomes fluffy and slightly risen. Place the bowl in the refrigerator.

Step 3: Heat Milk

Place a pan on the stove and pour in 2 cups (0.5 liter) of full cream milk. Stir on medium-high flame until the milk comes to a boil.

Step 4: Add Sugar to Milk

Once the milk boils, reduce the flame to low. Add 3-4 tablespoons of sugar (adjust to your taste). Stir well until the sugar dissolves.

Step 5: Add Cornflour Slurry

Stir the cornflour mixture again. While continuously stirring the milk with one hand, slowly pour the cornflour mixture with the other hand. Keep stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Cook on low flame for 3-4 minutes until the cornflour is cooked and the mixture thickens slightly. It should maintain a flowing consistency.

Step 6: Adjust Sweetness and Add Nuts

If needed, add 3 more tablespoons of sugar. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts (almonds and pistachios). Mix well. Cook for another 3-4 minutes on low flame. Turn off the heat and let the custard cool down.

Step 7: Prepare Bread

Take 8 white bread slices. Cut off the brown edges from all the bread slices. The edges can be used to make breadcrumbs.

Step 8: Assemble Layer 1 (Custard & Bread)

In a glass dish, spread a thin layer of the cooled custard at the bottom. Arrange 4 bread slices over this custard layer, ensuring they fit well.

Step 9: Assemble Layer 2 (Custard & Cream)

Pour half of the remaining custard over the bread slices, spreading it evenly. Drizzle some of the whipped cream mixture over this layer.

Step 10: Assemble Layer 3 (Bread & Custard)

Arrange the remaining 4 bread slices over the cream layer. Pour the rest of the custard over the bread, covering it completely.

Step 11: Assemble Layer 4 (Cream & Garnish)

Spread the remaining whipped cream evenly over the custard layer, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Gently shake the dish to even out the cream. Garnish generously with chopped nuts (almonds and pistachios).

Step 12: Chill and Serve

Refrigerate the Arabian Pudding for 2-3 hours until it is well set and chilled. Once set, slice and serve.

• Ensure the milk is cold when mixing with cornflour to prevent lumps.

• Whisk the cream until it's fluffy for a lighter texture.

• Do not over-thicken the custard; it should be pourable to soak the bread effectively.

• Chill the dessert for at least 2-3 hours for best setting and flavor.

• Use different flavored custard powder instead of cornflour for varied tastes.

• Substitute powdered sugar with condensed milk in the cream mixture for a richer flavor.

• Experiment with different types of chopped nuts or dried fruits for garnish.