1 cup crumbled paneer (you can make fresh, instructions given below or grate some store bought paneer)
1 14 oz can of condensed milk
2 cups chilled milk
½ tsp cardamom powder
To garnish (any or all of the following)
½ tsp saffron strands (optional)
sliced almonds or other nuts of your choice to garnish (optional)
rose syrup (optional and ONLY if you want the rose flavor)
ground pistachios (optional)
Instructions
Blend all the four main ingredients.
Pour them in mould/cups
Garnish with ingredient of your choice (don't use rose syrup at this stage, it will change the flavor completely)
For soft dessert, place cups in the refrigerator for 4 hours
For kulfi, place the cups/moulds in the refrigerator and freeze for 3-4 hours.
To serve
For soft dessert, serve the cups right away
For kulfi, place the cups in room temperature for 5 minutes. Then invert them on a plate and garnish with ground pistachios. You can add rose syrup too at this point if using it.
Be prepared to serve multiple servings.
Note: Garnish does not change the flavor. However, rose syrup infuses a very strong rose flavor. This dessert is tastes great just as it is.
Also, in case you use open cups, it's OK to freeze them uncovered. However, if you plan to keep the dessert longer, transfer it to a closed container. It stays for good for at least a week.
Recipe by The Lady 8 Home at https://www.thelady8home.com/minnies-sweet-fresh-cheese-dessert-cups/