Yakh Dar Behesht (Persian Milk Pudding)

Yakh Dar Behesht is an elegant Persian dessert - a cool and refreshing milk pudding garnished with pistachios, almonds, and rose petals.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 592 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
• ¾ cup rice flour
• 5 tablespoons rose water
• 2 tablespoons crushed pistachios
• 1 tablespoon dried rose petals

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dissolve rice flour in water in a bowl and pour into a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk milk, cream, and cornstarch in a bowl and pour into the saucepan. Bring rice flour and milk mixture to a boil. Add sugar and rose water; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and pudding thickens, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Scoop pudding into small serving bowls and garnish with pistachios, almonds, and rose petals. Place bowls in the refrigerator to cool completely, about 1 hour.