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Vegan Malai Ladoo
4.5 from 18 votes

Vegan Malai Ladoo

Vegan malai ladoo - sweet, cardamom-scented, Indian fudge balls - are a festive treat perfect for Diwali, Holi, or any holiday gathering! (gluten-free, soy-free with oil-free option)

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Soak and Chilling Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 90 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cashew nuts soaked in hot water for at least 20 minutes, raw
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons vegan cream cheese
  • 7 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flour or use 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon oil omit for oil-free, or vegan butter
  • 5 tablespoons almond flour fine
  • cardamom seed crushed coarsely, seeds from 2 pods
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • coconut optional, shredded coconut, chopped pistachios, or other toppings of choice
  • pistachio optional, shredded coconut, chopped pistachios, or other toppings of choice

Instructions

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  1. Drain the soaked cashews, and blend them with the water for a minute. Add the vegan cream cheese, sugar, salt, and coconut flour, then blend again until smooth.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a skillet. Use 2 tablespoons water to rinse out the blender, and add that to the skillet, as well, along with the vegan butter. Cook over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture will get lumpy then thicken evenly
  3. Mix in the almond flour and cardamom, then continue to cook for another 10 minutes, or until the mixture pulls away from the sides and bottom of the pan.
  4. Cool, then chill for an hour before shaping into 12 balls. Coat in shredded coconut or top with chopped pistachios or other decoration if you wish. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • You can use 2 tablespoons vegan yogurt instead of the 3 tablespoons cream cheese. 
  • Blend in 8 strands of saffron with the cashews for a saffron (kesar) malai ladoo. Use rose, vanilla, cinnamon, or other spices instead for even more variations in flavor!
  • Refrigerate for up to 4, days and freeze for up to a month.
  • Refrigerate for up to 4, days and freeze for up to a month.
  • Nutritional information is for 1 ball and does not include optional toppings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 90kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Sodium 68mg (3%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin C 0.04mg (0%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90

% Daily Value*

Calories 90kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Sodium 68mg 3%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin C 0.04mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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