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Ras Malai Recipe
Ras malai recipe creates India's most elegant dessert featuring delicate cheese dumplings floating in luxurious cream sauce that represents the pinnacle of traditional Indian confectionery artistry. This sophisticated dessert requires patience and technique as homemade cheese balls are carefully prepared and then simmered in aromatic, cardamom-scented milk that's been reduced to creamy perfection. The time-intensive preparation rewards with restaurant-quality results that showcase your culinary skills and dedication to authentic flavors. Perfect for special celebrations, dinner parties, or when you want to impress guests with professional-level desserts, ras malai embodies elegance in Indian sweets. Each spoonful delivers creamy, melt-in-mouth cheese complemented by rich, fragrant milk sauce that creates an unforgettable taste experience. This premium dessert represents celebration and luxury in Indian culture, making every occasion feel special.
Ras Malai is cheese dumplings in cream sauce. This is a popular Indian dessert and takes a long time to prepare the traditional way. I came up with some shortcuts and ended up with this recipe which tastes exactly the same as traditional Ras Malai.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 dumplings
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Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) container whole-milk ricotta cheese
¼ cup white sugar
3 cups half and half
1 cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon rose water (Optional)
1 pinch saffron
1 tablespoon chopped blanched almonds
2 teaspoons chopped pistachio nuts
Directions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Blend the ricotta cheese and 1/4 cup sugar together in a bowl with a hand mixer; divide the mixture between 12 muffin cups.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack. Arrange the cheese balls onto a dessert platter.
While the cheese bakes, pour the half and half into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat; simmer 10 minutes. Stir 1 cup sugar, the cardamom, rose water, and saffron into the half and half and simmer another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Drizzle the cooled mixture over the cheese balls. Sprinkle the almonds and pistachios over the cheese balls to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 216 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 26g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 216 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 31% |
| Cholesterol 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium 72mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21g | |
| Protein 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 163mg | 13% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 136mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
