Lebanese Mahalepi (milk pudding) with Orange Blossom Syrup and Figs

INGREDIENTS

8 1/2 cups

whole milk

1 1/2 cups

cornflour

1 tsp

mastic resin (crushed with 2 tsp sugar)

2 cups

heavy cream

2 cups

crushed pistachios (unsalted)

Syrup

3 cups

sugar

1 1/2 cups

water

4 tbsp

orange blossom water

Fig Syrup: 8 figs (skins removed and halved) per 1 cup syrup, optional