Indian Desserts - Where Cheese Meets Traditional Flavours

With a delicious blend of cheese and flavours, Indian desserts serve as a game-changer after a heavy meal. To satisfy your sweet tooth, here are two famous Indian dessert recipes loaded with cheese and nuts.

Sakshi Arora

Updated Jun 25, 2024, 12:43 PM IST

From spongy to delicious, Indian desserts have something unique in them. Ras Malai Cake and Chhena Poda (“baked cheese”) are two delectable dishes which are savoured after dinner to end the day on a sweet note. For all the cheese lovers, these recipes serve an amazing blend of cheese used in the making of these dishes. Chhena Poda is a yummy, healthy Odisha speciality whereas Ras Malai Cake is a no-bake dessert that’s easy for even a beginner to make. The creamy and moist texture of the cake renders it irresistible. Filled with cheese and delectable nuts, here are the simple steps to prepare Ras Malai Cake and Chhena Poda that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.

Ras Malai Mousse - Serves 12

Prep Time: 20 minutes, Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ras Malai Mousse is an authentic fusion of delectable cream cheese and easily Indian flavours which can satisfy your cravings with every bite.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredients
2 cup	Whole milk
1 can	Condensed milk
1 pinch	Saffron
2 tsp	Cardamom powder
2 cups	Sugar, powdered
2 cups	Whipped cream, chilled
2 cups	Cream cheese
1/4 cup	Pistachios, chopped
1/4 cup	Rose petals, dried

Method

Add whole milk, cardamom, and saffron to a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Allow it to simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Beat the whipping cream and slowly add powdered sugar. Beat the mixture nicely. Next, beat the cheese and add cardamom.
Add the cheese batter to the sweetened whipped cream. Mix it nicely until the cream is smooth.
Pour it into a dish or individual cups and chill let it cool completely.
Top the mousse with whipped cream. Garnish with crushed pistachios, and dried rose petals.
Allow the ras malai mousse to chill overnight or a minimum of 4 hours. Serve chilled and enjoy.

Chhena Poda- Serves 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cooking Time: 1 hour

The finest cheesecake Chhena Poda is a perfect blend of sweet cheese and Chhena which can entice your soul with every bite.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredients
1 cup	Paneer or chhena
1/3 tbsp	Semolina
1/2 cup	Powdered jaggery
1/4 tsp	Cardamom powder
1/8 tsp	Rose essence
1/2 tsp	Ghee, melted

Method

Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. In a large mixing bowl, add cheese, powdered jaggery, rose essence, semolina and ground cardamom.
Mix all the ingredients nicely and make a paste. Pour the cheese batter into the greased cake pan. Ensure to place a parchment paper before pouring the batter.
Scrape the sides of the batter bowl, gently place the batter and even the top layer with the pan. Make sure that your batter doesn’t have air pockets.
Bake the batter for about 45-50 minutes. Use a toothpick to check your cake is cooked properly. Allow it to cool completely.
Flip the cake and remove the parchment paper. Slice your Chhena Poda, serve and enjoy.

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