Almond Ricotta Fudge (Almond Burfi)
a sweet treat recipe
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Almond Ricotta Fudge/ Almond Burfi is a rich sweet treat with 2 layers. This soft and delicious fudge has a bottom white layer flavored with cardamom and the top layer has the yellow hue and pleasant flavor from saffron. It is a perfect treat for any celebration.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 15 M
TIME (INACTIVE) | 4 H
TOTAL | 4 H 15 M
20 SERVINGS
| 1.6 oz
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
4 X 8 INCH LOAF PAN
• Line a 4 x 8 loaf pan with parchment paper overhang.
• Soak 1/4 tsp of saffron threads in 2 tbsp of warm milk.
• Remove the skin of the cardamom pods and ground the seeds into a powder.
• Melt ghee/butter in a non stick pan. Add ricotta cheese, milk powder, almond flour, and sugar. Cook on low to medium heat for 10 minutes till the mix comes together.
• Divide the mix into 2 batches. Add cardamom powder to one batch and mix well. Add saffron milk including the saffron threads to the other batch and mix well.
• Spread the white cardamom layer into the prepared pan. Transfer the saffron flavored mix on top of the first layer and spread it evenly. Cover it with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.
• After 4 hour, carefully remove the fudge from the pan. Cut into 5 equal sized bars. Divide each bars into 2. Cut each piece diagonally into half to get 2 triangles from each piece. Serve them cold.
Expiry:
These Almond Ricotta Fudge/Almond Burfi can be stored in air tight container in the refrigerator for 1 week.
Use a mortar and pestle to grind the cardamom seeds. Alternatively you can use SELEFINA ground cardamom seeds.
green pods
whole pods
A strong spice with equal parts menthol, floral, and sweet flavor.
0.25 oz - PORTION$0.50
1.3 oz - JAR$10
1.3 oz - REFILL$9
6 oz - REFILL$24
super negin grade
threads
Super negin grade saffron from Iran features deep red strands and a complex flavor, perfect for dishes like paella, bouillabaisse, and risotto Milanese.
.035 oz - JAR$13
.035 oz - REFILL$12
.176 oz - REFILL$55
