Sheer Pira Afghan Milk Fudge Afghani Dessert

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk offers a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with fewer calories.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract is more commonly available.

Prep the pan with parchment paper and butter the inside.

Heat a saucepan and make a sugar syrup with 2 cups of water and 2 cups of sugar, stirring until dissolved.

Bring the sugar syrup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.

Remove from heat and add 2.5 cups of milk powder, mixing until smooth and spreadable.

Incorporate 1 teaspoon of cardamom, 1 teaspoon of rose water, and a pinch of salt.

Add walnuts, slivered almonds, and pistachios, reserving some nuts for topping.

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth it down.

Sprinkle reserved pistachios on top and let it set for a couple of hours or overnight in the fridge.

Cut into squares and serve.

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