Dessert Recipes | Indian Sweet Recipes |

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: jaggery

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Jaggery adds a unique flavor and is less processed.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Seeds provide crunch and are often more affordable.

Add 2 tablespoons cornflour to a bowl.

Add 0.5 cup cold milk to the cornflour.

Add 1 teaspoon vanilla essence and mix well until there are no lumps.

Set the cornflour mixture aside.

In another bowl, add 1 cup fresh cream.

Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar to the cream.

Mix the cream and sugar using a hand whisk for 4-5 minutes until fluffy.

Set the mixed cream in the fridge for a while.

In a pan, add 0.5 liter full cream milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Once boiling, reduce the flame to low and add 3-4 tablespoons sugar, adjusting to taste.

Stir well and cook for 0.5 to 1 minute on low flame.

Gradually add the cornflour mixture to the boiling milk while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Cook for 3-4 minutes until the cornflour is cooked and the mixture thickens slightly, but not too thick.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Trim the edges of 8 slices of white bread to remove the brown parts.

Assemble the dessert in a glass dish by adding a layer of the custard mixture at the bottom.

Place 4 slices of bread in the dish, allowing them to soak in the custard.

Spread half of the custard mixture over the bread slices.

Add a layer of the whipped cream over the custard.

Arrange the remaining 4 slices of bread on top.

Spread the remaining custard over the top layer of bread.

Spread the remaining whipped cream evenly on top.

Garnish with chopped nuts of your choice, such as almonds and pistachios.

Refrigerate for 2-3 hours to set before serving.

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