Malebi with Rose Water, Raspberry Reduction & Pistachios

Malebi is a classic Middle Eastern dessert that’s popular across the whole region. It’s a particular favourite of my husband, who has fond memories of his grandfather bringing him malebi from a specific kiosk in Jaffa as a child. Nowadays, there are a few places that specialize in this lovely, creamy dessert, and you can choose from a selection of toppings that include nuts, cookies or a variety of different fruity syrups. Hamalebia is one of those cafes. It’s a fun place to go for a sweet