Smooth Persian Custard

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat milk over low heat.

Step 2

Add cornstarch to a small bowl. Add in a few tablespoons of the warm milk into the bowl with the cornstarch, whisking to combine. Whisk until the mixture is a smooth and gravy-like consistency, making a slurry.

Step 3

Add the cornstarch slurry, sugar, cardamom, vanilla, and rose water into the pot with the warm milk, whisking to combine.

Step 4

Stirring constantly, heat mixture until it thickens and a few bubbles break through the surface.

Step 5

Remove from the heat and ladle the custard in 4 large or 8 small serving dishes.

Step 6

Cover the surface of each dish with plastic wrap, preventing a skin from forming on top of the custard.

Step 7

Refrigerate and cool completely.

Step 8

Sprinkle with ground pistachios, serve, and enjoy!