Barfi (Fudge)
This is a classic Indian sweet treat that is a perfect little bite after a delightful ethnic meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cans Unsweetened Evaporated Milk (about 16 oz)
- 5 tbsp Sugar (as needed depending on desired sweetness)
- ¼ tsp Cardamom
- ½ cup Chopped ALmonds (or cashews are great in this dessert too - or mix the two)
- ½ cup Pistachio Nut Meats
- ½ cup Dried Apricots (optional; or any other dried fruit you like such as raisins, cranberries or dates)
- 3-4 tbsp Milk
- 1-2 sprigs Saffron
Instructions
- Butter a parchment lined pan and set aside.
- In a heavy bottom saucepan place Unsweetened Evaporated Milk. Bring to a boil.
- Add Sugar (as needed depending on desired sweetness and Cardamom. Reduce heat tom simmer and gently cook until mixture slightly thickens.
- Remove from heat and add Almonds, Pistachio Nut Meats and Optional Dried Fruit.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth to an even layer.
- Heat Milk and Saffron in a clean saucepan. Let milk rest to absorb the saffron then pour flavored milk over barfi mixture in the pan and let set for 5 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To serve remove from pan and remove parchment paper then cut into small squares or triangles.
