Kalakand - a decadent Indian sweet made of Ricotta Cheese
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Cuisine: Indian
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A decadent delicacy made with ricotta.
Ingredients
  • 1 15 oz tub of Ricotta cheese
  • 1 12 oz can of condensed milk
  • ¼ tsp cardamom powder
  • ¼ cup ground pistachios
Instructions
  1. In a microwave safe dish, combine Ricotta and condensed milk until smooth, without any lumps.
  2. Microwave, uncovered, on High for 3-5 minutes (keep an eye, it should not boil over)
  3. Take out and mix well.
  4. Put it back in the microwave and cook covered on High for 3 more minutes.
  5. Mix well again, scrapping the sides
  6. Microwave again, this time for 2 minutes, keeping an eye on it so that it does not fall over.
  7. Mix. Add cardamom powder.
  8. Now return to the microwave, and cook uncovered for 6 minutes, mixing well every 2 minutes (the mixing break is very important).
  9. The mixture should start looking less smooth and more granular
  10. Adjust the cooking time according to the microwave. You might need to cook for 2 to 4 more minutes, mixing every 1 minute or so.
  11. The consistency should be thick, creamy but granular.
  12. Transfer into a rectangular dish, and press down.
  13. Sprinkle crushed pistachios on top, and chill for one hour.
  14. Cut into squares and serve.
Recipe by The Lady 8 Home at https://www.thelady8home.com/kalakand-a-decadent-indian-sweet-made-of-ricotta-cheese/