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Ras Malai

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"Ras Malai is cheese dumplings in cream sauce. This is a popular Indian dessert and takes a long time to prepare the traditional way. I came up with some shortcuts and ended up with this recipe which tastes exactly the same as traditional Ras Malai." — lucky

Directions

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Blend the ricotta cheese and 1/4 cup sugar together in a bowl with a hand mixer; divide the mixture between 12 muffin cups.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack. Arrange the cheese balls onto a dessert platter.
While the cheese bakes, pour the half and half into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat; simmer 10 minutes. Stir 1 cup sugar, the cardamom, rose water, and saffron into the half and half and simmer another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Drizzle the cooled mixture over the cheese balls. Sprinkle the almonds and pistachios over the cheese balls to serve.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 35 mins
READY IN 1 hr 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 13, 2010

This recipe is AWESOME. I have lived in Dubai for two years where there is plenty of authentic Indian food, so I can testify that this Ras Malai is indeed very authentic and of great flavour. I used part skim ricotta cheese but it has not affected the result. This dessert is truly outstanding. One tip is to take the cheese balls out when they are warm since mine broke a little bit after they are cold.

—Iron Cook Nini

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 04, 2011

I was so excited about making this due to the rave reviews. However, it was really disappointing. None of my guests liked it. I have to say that the sauce was delicious! And you could for sure get away with making half the sauce recipe unless you plan on drinking it. The cheese dumplings/cakes just weren't that good...kind of dry. Perhaps overcooked them. On goes my search for a good and easy dessert that incorporates rose water :(

—wannabebaker

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14 Ratings

Dec 30, 2009

This is a great alternative to the traditional way of making ras malai, I actually find this much yummier :) I use a 9x9 baking pan and cut the cheese into squares after baking and cooling. I find that this makes the cheese less likely to look brown-ish when in the syrup. For the syrup, I use 2 cans of evaporated milk and some whole milk. Just possible suggestions!

—chocchipoats

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Dec 21, 2009

I absolutely love this dessert when I go out for Indian food and was so happy to find a recipe I could make at home. Unfortunately, I didn't have the saffron or cardamom on me, as it was a spontaneous decision to make it. The cardamom would have really made it better, but they were still delicious! I made mine with rose water (it says optional, but I say mandatory!) and with Stevia instead of sugar (1 tsp Stevia = 1 cup sugar). Yum!!

—Blacjaguar

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Apr 19, 2011

great dish. i found the milk sauce to be a bit too sugary; 3/4 c sugar is more than enough to flavor the sauce. otherwise this recipe is perfect, and really does taste like authentic ras malai. thanks so much for a great recipe!

—cutecake

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Jun 23, 2011

Everyone before me has basically said it all. I just want to thank you for such a simplistic but completely perfect recipe! This is way better than any traditional method seeing the result is authentic perfection, in the less the time AND work! Your awesome. Followed it to the T.

—Zenib

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Jun 02, 2010

Made these for my Indian themed luncheon & got rave reviews!! Delicious & very easy to make!

—tabkatt

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Feb 16, 2011

Love it! Ras Malai has always been one of my favorite desserts, and I was happy to find out that it's so easy to make! I followed the recipe exactly (except I left out the saffron) and it came out wonderfully. Definitely add the rosewater.

—THEVEGGIEONE

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Nutrition

Calories
216 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
25.6 g
8%

Cholesterol
33 mg
11%

Fat
10.4 g
16%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
6.1 g
12%

Sodium
72 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Ras Malai

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 216
Calories from Fat: 93

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.4g 16 %
Saturated Fat 6.1g 31 %
Cholesterol 33mg 11 %
Sodium 72mg 3 %
** Potassium 136mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 25.6g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 6.1g 12 %
** Sugars 21.1g
** Vitamin A 7 %
** Vitamin C 1 %
** Calcium 20 %
** Iron 3 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 9 %
** Vitamin B6 3 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.