Bored of Traditional Sweets? Try Almond Halwa Tart and Almond Rose Kulfi Instead At Home – News18

Tired of traditional sweets and looking to give them a modern twist? Try making Almond Halwa Tart at home. This dessert is not only delicious but also crunchy, thanks to the abundance of almonds. The best part is that it’s easy to make and includes a healthy twist. Almonds are extremely nutritious and rich in essential nutrients like protein, fiber, magnesium, and zinc. Combining the goodness of almonds in a modern tart or kulfi form helps break the monotony of traditional sweets.

Next time you have guests coming over for a house party, if there’s a festive occasion planned, or you are simply craving something sweet, try out Almond Halwa Tart. Check out the recipe below.

Ingredients: 

Serves: 4-5                        

Ingredients                             Quantity                    

Unsalted butter                      100 gm

Sugar substitute                     60 gm

Khoya                                       120 gm

Almonds                                  300 gm

Desi ghee                                90 gm

Mascarpone cheese              50 gm

Recipe:

Prepare Tart Base:

Cream unsalted butter and sugar/sugar substitute of your choice together in a planetary mixer with a paddle attachment until thick and creamy. Alternatively, use a wooden spoon and bowl.

Add the flour and mix well to form the tart base dough. Refrigerate for 4-5 hours or overnight.

Prepare Almond Halwa:

Grind the almonds to a slightly coarse powder.

Heat desi ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan, add the almond powder, and cook on low heat.

Cook until slightly brown, then add the sugar and cook for another 5-10 minutes.

Add the khoya and cook for 10-15 minutes until the almonds and khoya bind together.

Assemble and Bake:

Roll out the dough into a 9-inch round and line an 8-inch tart shell with it.

Bake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is fully cooked and golden.

Mix the almond halwa with mascarpone cheese and fill the tart evenly.

Garnish and Serve:

Garnish with sliced toasted almonds.

Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Almond Rose Kulfi

Looking for a cool and refreshing dessert to enjoy this summer? Try making Almond Rose Kulfi at home. This delightful treat is made with real rose petals and packed with the goodness of almonds, offering 15 essential nutrients such as protein, healthy fats, fiber, zinc, magnesium, and more.

Almond Rose Kulfi is the perfect combination of taste and nutrition to satisfy your sweet cravings. The dish includes ingredients like almonds, milk, dried rose petals, and saffron, which blend together to create a flavorful and nutritious dessert. The best part is, it’s extremely easy and convenient to prepare Almond Rose Kulfi at home. Check out the full list of ingredients and detailed recipe below.

Serves: 5

Ingredients                                                            Quantity

Milk, full cream                                         4 cups

Sugar / sugar substitute                       1/2 cup

Saffron                                                          1/4 tsp

Almond meal                                              ½ cup

Dried rose petals                                       ¼ cup

Almond Rose Kulfi Recipe:

• In a pan, add milk and put it on a low flame. Keep stirring to prevent the milk from burning. The milk will start to thicken.
• Once it reduces to half its volume, add the almond meal and sugar/sugar substitute, mixing well. Strain the mixture.
• Add the dried rose petals and saffron strands, then mix thoroughly. Allow the kulfi mixture to cool, pour it into kulfi molds or small bowls, and freeze.
• Demold the kulfi and serve it garnished with roasted almond flakes.

Enjoy this easy and simple Almond Rose Kulfi as a refreshing and nutritious summer treat. With the perfect blend of rose petals and almonds, it’s sure to delight your taste buds while providing essential nutrients.

Try these recipe at home and savor the delightful flavors. Happy cooking!