Badam Burfi - Almond Fudge And Basundi
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Badam Burfi - Almond Fudge And Basundi
Description
This Badam Burfi recipe creates a rich, nut-based fudge using almond butter, maple syrup, and vegan butter as the base. The mixture is gently heated and mixed until smooth, then combined with almond flour, sugar, and aromatic cardamom for flavor. This soft dough is flattened onto parchment and chilled until firm enough to slice. The almond flavor is pronounced, and the texture is smooth yet slightly dense.
The dessert is finished with slivered almonds or pistachio pieces sprinkled on top before chilling, giving a delicate crunch contrast. Variations include substituting other nut butters such as cashew, peanut, or pistachio butter combined with corresponding nut flours to change the flavor profile without altering the method.
Badam Burfi is a sweet treat that can be sliced into bite-sized pieces and served as a rich, nutty dessert that reflects traditional Indian flavors moderated in a simple preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegan butter or use refined coconut oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp almond butter smooth
- salt a good pinch
- 1/4 tsp cardamom extracts of choice or none, ground; or cinnamon
- 1 to 1.5 tbsp cane sugar or fine granulated sugar
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup almond flour not meal, fine
- 2 tsp flour of choice
Instructions
- Heat vegan butter and maple syrup over medium low heat. Once melted, add almond butter and mix for a few seconds. Take off heat and continue to mix to make a smooth mixture.
- Cool for a minute. Fold in salt, flavors, sugar and almond flour and mix in. Add more almond flour or regular flour or oat flour if needed until mixture is somewhat a soft dough.
- Pat it onto parchment to a 1/4 inch thick square. Sprinkle almond slivers or pistachio slivers and chill for atleast half an hour. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Can substitute cashew, peanut, or pistachio butter combined with matching nut flours for different flavor variations.