Rasmalai

Name: Rasmalai
Prep time: 00:30
Cook time: 00:30
Total time: 00:30
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Whole milk ricotta cheese 32 oz; Ground or crushed cardamom seeds 1/2 teasepoon; Cinnamon (optional) 1 dash; White sugar 1 tablespoon; Pistachios or almonds to garnish 3 tbsp crushed; Condensed milk 14 oz; Evaporated milk or half & half milk 12 oz; Whole milk 16 oz; Rosewater 1 tablespoon; Saffron strands (optional) 8-10 pieces; Saffron strands (optional) 5-6 pieces; Sugar To taste

Ras Malai, Also Known As Rossomalai, Is An Indian Dessert. It Has Been Described As "a Rich Cheesecake Without A Crust". It Is Considered To Be A Variation Of The Rasgulla In Which Syrup Is Replaced With Thick Milk.

30 Min Prep Time
30 Min Cooking time
1 Servings

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Ingredients

Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese • 32 oz
Ground Or Crushed Cardamom Seeds • 1/2 teasepoon
Cinnamon (optional) • 1 dash
White Sugar • 1 tablespoon
Pistachios Or Almonds To Garnish • 3 tbsp crushed
Condensed Milk • 14 oz
Evaporated Milk Or Half & Half Milk • 12 oz
Whole Milk • 16 oz
Rosewater • 1 tablespoon
Saffron Strands (optional) • 8-10 pieces
Saffron Strands (optional) • 5-6 pieces
Sugar • To taste

Method

Step 1

Mix Cheese With Spices And Sugar. Set Aside.
Step 2

Spray Muffin Tin With Oil Spray. Fill Each Crevice With 2 Tbsp Of Cheese Mixture.
Step 3

Place Muffin Pan In Larger Pan. Fill Larger Pan With Water Halfway. Bake For 25-30 Minutes At 325 Degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese Should Not Be Too Loose, But Slightly Firm. If Loose, Bake 5 Min More At A Time.
Step 4

Combine All Ingredients For Milk Mixture In A Pot. Heat On Stove Slightly Just Until Warm 2-3 Minutes. Do Not Boil Or Simmer.
Step 5

Remove Cheese From Oven When Done Place In Refrigerator Immediately. Let It Cool For 15-20 Minutes. When Cool, Remove From Pan And Add To Milk Mixture.
Step 6

Allow Rasmalai To Soak Overnight For Best Taste. Garnish With Pistachios Or Almonds To Serve.