Shandesh (Cheese Fudge from Bangladesh)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Cook Time
0 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
69 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Shandesh (Cheese Fudge from Bangladesh)
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Shandesh is creamy cheese fudge from Bangladesh that is then flavored with cardamom, pistachio, and saffron to make an amazing delicacy!
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Ingredients
- 1 quart whole milk
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- whole, shelled pistachios
- threads of saffron
- ½ tsp cardamom
- a cheesecloth
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil the milk on the stove, stirring continuously to keep it from burning.
- When the milk boils, take the pot off of the heat, and add ⅓ cup water. Let the mixture cool for 4 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice a little at a time. The milk will start to curdle. let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes to give the milk time to curdle fully. You will see the whey begin to separate.
- Line a strainer with a cheesecloth and pour the mixture into the strainer (we will now call the remainder in the cheesecloth the "chena"). Use cold water to thoroughly rinse the chena so that it does not taste of lemon.
- Wrap the cheesecloth up and squeeze out all extra liquid. Tie the ends of the cheesecloth together and hang the chena for about one hour, until all of the liquid is gone (I hung it from my faucet).
- After an hour, remove the chena and begin to knead it thoroughly with your hands until it becomes soft and smooth (about 5-6 minutes).
- Add the powdered sugar and continue kneading the chena.
- Put a nonstick pan on low heat. Put the kneaded chena mixture in the pan. Cook until the mixture begins to leave the sides of the pan (about 3-4 minutes). If you cook it for longer, it will begin to be grainy again.
- Transfer to a plate and let it cool for about 15 minutes. Add the cardamom and mix.
- Form into small balls. Top the balls with the pistachios and saffron and enjoy! Keep cooled.
Notes
- Recipe adapted from CookwithManali.com
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
69kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
111mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
129IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 129IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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