Desert Rasmalai

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Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Indian

Desert Rasmalai features soft, cheese-based balls infused with aromatic cardamom and saffron, topped with almonds—rich, fragrant, and perfect for festive occasions or special desserts.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (15 oz.) cartons ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup Carnation milk powder ⓘ
  • 8 to 10 cardamoms
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds ⓘ
  • 1 cup half and half or whipping cream ⓘ
  • 1 pinch cooking camphor ⓘ
  • 1 pinch saffron (optional) ⓘ
  • 1 tablespoon rose water (optional) ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Set aside 2 to 3 tablespoons of margarine.
  2. Crush the cardamom to a powder.
  3. Mix ricotta cheese, sugar, milk powder, and one crushed cardamom thoroughly.
  4. Spread the mixture in a 13 x 8 x 2-inch glass pan.
  5. Bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
  7. Let cool for an hour before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

368 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV
Total Fat 25.6g 33% DV
Carbs 30.2g 11% DV
Fiber 5.2g 19% DV
Sugar 1.9g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 74.3mg 3% DV
Potassium 754.5mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 40.5mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 139.5mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 29.4mg 33% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 171.5mg 13% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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