Shrikhand Sandesh Sandwich Dessert

 

           This easy and simple sandwich dessert is an out of the box recipe. All you need are few bread slices, leftover Shrikhand, leftover Sandesh and few chopped nuts. It is super easy to prepare. You can mix and match with various types of any leftover sweets sitting in your refrigerator. 

          You can replace Shrikhand with any thick Payasam / kheer and stuff with any other sweets like mashed burfi, laddu, peda, halwa, etc. For more variation, you may dip the stuffed bread slices in sugar syrup or drizzle some rabdi over it and enjoy. This way any leftover sweets can be easily made use of. This is a great party recipe for kids, especially. They will love them and will be a sure hit. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare these awesome fusion type of stuffed sandwich dessert.

 

• 4 slices of bread (white or brown), lightly toasted
• 1/3 cup Shrikhand or as needed
• 4-5 Sandesh pieces or as needed, mashed
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, etc.)
• 2 pinches of dry rose petals 
• few strands of saffron

           Spread Shrikhand on each of the bread slices. 

          Take one sliced bread and spread some of the mashed Sandesh. 

          Sprinkle some chopped mixed nuts, dry rose petals and saffron strands. 

          Cover with another shrikhand layered sandwich and cut into half.

          Prepare another sandwich the same way. 

          Enjoy at room temperature.

          for more variation, You may dip the stuffed bread slices in sugar syrup or drizzle some rabdi over it and enjoy. 

                  Spread Shrikhand on each of the bread slices. 

               Take one sliced bread & spread some of the mashed Sandesh. 

      Sprinkle some chopped mixed nuts, dry rose petals & saffron strands. 

                      Cover with another shrikhand layered sliced bread.

                     Cut into half. Prepare another sandwich the same way. 

                   Enjoy at room temperature.

Sweet Corn Shrikhand

 

          Shrikhand is a traditional Maharashtrian Dessert prepared with hung yoghurt. It is a very easy dessert that can be made in no time if the hung yoghurt is ready. It is usually flavored with saffron and cardamom powder for the original version. 

         So, check out my version of this yummy Shrikhand, where I used some low fat yoghurt along with the reduced puree of sweet corn. It makes for a perfect summer treat and turns this humble dessert healthy and delicious.

           

           Be sure to have this visually appealing dessert chilled for a divine experience. I simply love to dig into this melt-in-the-mouth delicacy. This was my first try at making this Sweet Corn Shrikhand and it turned out just amazing. 

           It is perfect for any festive occasion and is a great party recipe too. You can also relish it as an after-meal dessert. Garnish as desired and Voila!! You have a yummy and a fuss-free healthy dessert in a jiffy. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this sweet indulgence. 

• 2 cups yoghurt (I used low fat)
• 2 cups sweet corn
• 2-3 tbsp. powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• pinch of saffron
• 1 tbsp. chopped pistachios, few corn kernels & few strands of saffron to garnish

           Pour the yoghurt in a cheese cloth and place on a strainer. Keep this on a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. The thick hung yoghurt is used for the recipe.  

           Blend the sweet corn along with 1/4 cup water into a puree.

           Transfer it to a pan and simmer on a low flame till all the moisture has evaporated. Keep aside to cool. 

           To the hung yoghurt, add the reduced sweet corn and mix well. 

           Now add the powdered sugar, cardamom powder and saffron. 

           Whisk well till smooth and strain it. Refrigerate till serving time.

           Garnish with chopped pistachios, corn kernels and few strands of saffron.

           Serve as a festive dessert, as an after meal dessert or anytime you desire.

Note - 

As it was my first try I realized it's better to strain the blended sweet corn puree first before reducing it. This will help to retain the added flavors. 

Pour the yoghurt in a cheese cloth and place on a strainer. Keep this on a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. The thick hung yoghurt is used for the recipe.  

Blend the sweet corn along with 1/4 cup water into a puree. Transfer it to a pan.

Simmer on a low flame till all the moisture has evaporated. Keep aside to cool. 

To the hung yoghurt, add the reduced sweet corn & mix well.

      Now add the powdered sugar, cardamom powder & saffron. 

                    Whisk well till smooth.

                     Strain it.

                      Refrigerate till serving time.

   Garnish with chopped pistachios, corn kernels & few strands of saffron.

Serve as a festive dessert, as an after meal dessert or anytime you desire.

Black Cherry Shrikhand

 

           Shrikhand is a traditional Maharashtrian Dessert prepared with hung yoghurt. It is a very easy dessert that can be made in no time if the hung yoghurt is ready. It is usually flavored with saffron and cardamom powder for the original version. However, you can make it a bit healthy and appetizing by adding any fruit of your choice.

        

            So, check out my version of this yummy Black Cherry Shrikhand, where I used some low fat yoghurt along with the fruit puree. It makes for a perfect summer treat. 

           Be sure to have this visually appealing dessert chilled for a divine experience. I simply love to dig into this melt-in-the-mouth delicacy. If you are a fan of any fruit based shrikhand, you will simply love this dessert. 

           It is perfect for any festive occasion and is a great party recipe too. You can also relish it as an after-meal dessert. Garnish as desired and Voila!! You have a yummy and a fuss-free healthy dessert in a jiffy. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this sweet indulgence. 

• 400 gms. low fat yoghurt
• 1 cup black cherry
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar or to taste
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. rose water
• chopped nuts to garnish

           Deseed the black cherries & chop them into small pieces. Blend them into a puree.

           Transfer it to a pan and simmer on a low flame till all the moisture has evaporated. Keep aside to cool. 

           Pour the yoghurt in a cheese cloth and place on a strainer. Keep this on a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. The thick hung yoghurt is used for the recipe.  

           In a bowl, take the hung yoghurt, reduced blueberry, sugar to taste, cardamom powder and rose water. Whisk well till smooth and refrigerate till serving time. You can strain it if preferred. 

          Spoon into individual bowls. Garnish with chopped nuts and a cherry on the top. Serve as a festive dessert, as an after meal dessert or anytime you desire.

Deseed the black cherries & chop them into small pieces. Blend them into a puree.

                Transfer the puree into a pan. Simmer on a low flame ....

       ... till all the moisture has evaporated. Keep aside to cool. 

Pour the yoghurt in a cheese cloth & place on a strainer. Keep this on a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. The thick hung yoghurt is used for the recipe. 

Mix the hung yoghurt, reduced black cherry, sugar, cardamom powder & rose water. 

                   Whisk well till smooth and refrigerate till serving time.

Spoon into individual bowls. Garnish with chopped nuts & a cherry on the top. Serve as a festive dessert, as an after meal dessert or anytime you desire.

Red Dragon Fruit Shrikhand

 

          How about some sweet indulgence? So let me share a yummy Shrikhand recipe made of Dragon Fruit. It makes for a perfect summer treat. This is an extremely easy recipe. Be sure to have this visually appealing dessert chilled for a divine experience.

            I simply love to dig into this melt-in-the-mouth delicacy. If you are a Dragon Fruit lover, you will simply love this dessert. Garnish with some cubed Dragon fruit  and chopped pistachios. Voila!! You have a yummy fuss-free healthy dessert in a jiffy. Enjoy as and when desired or as an after-meal dessert.

      

          Shrikhand is a rich and creamy traditional Maharashtrian Dessert prepared with hung yoghurt. It is a very easy dessert that can be made in no time if the hung yoghurt is ready. It is usually flavored with saffron and cardamom powder for the original version. 

         However, I gave a healthy twist to this dessert by adding some reduced Dragon Fruit puree and it turned out simply yummy. This way you can make the best use of any leftover fruits by dishing out this easy to prepare dessert. 

           I flavored it with cardamom powder. You may add rose or kewra water if you wish. This healthy dessert is an ideal party recipe or can be prepared for any festive occasion. It can also be enjoyed as an after meal dessert. Choice is yours. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this healthy summer treat. 

• 2 cups yoghurt
• 1 Red Dragon Fruit, pureed
• 2-3 tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. chopped pistachios
• few chopped Dragon fruit cubes
• a sprig of mint

          Pour the yoghurt in a cheese cloth and place on a strainer. Keep this on a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. The thick hung yoghurt is used for the recipe.  

          Transfer the Dragon Fruit puree to a pan. Add sugar and simmer on a low flame till all the moisture has evaporated. Keep aside to cool. 

         In a bowl, take the hung yoghurt, reduced Dragon Fruit and cardamom powder, Whisk well till smooth and refrigerate till serving time.

         Garnish with cubed Dragon fruit chopped pistachios and mint. Relish as an after meal dessert or anytime you desire.

  

Pour the yoghurt in a cheese cloth & place on a strainer. Keep this on a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. The thick hung yoghurt is used for the recipe.  

                Transfer the hung yoghurt into a mixing bowl & keep aside. 

Transfer the Dragon Fruit puree to a pan along. Add sugar & simmer on a low flame till all the moisture has evaporated. Keep aside to cool. 

To the hung yoghurt, add the reduced Dragon Fruit & cardamom powder.

              Whisk well till smooth & refrigerate till serving time.

        Garnish with cubed Dragon fruit chopped pistachios & mint. 

          Relish as an after meal dessert or anytime you desire.

Mango Shrikhand / Aamrakhand (Maharashtrian Dessert)

 

           Mango Shrikhand is a traditional Maharashtrian dessert prepared with hung yoghurt and mango puree for an awesome after meal dessert. It is a favorite mango dessert during the mango season. This dessert is also called Aamrakhand and is apt for special occasions and festivals like Diwali, Gudi Padwa, Ganesh Festival, etc. It simply tastes heavenly if served chilled. 

            It is a very easy dessert and can be made in no time if you have the hung yoghurt ready sitting in your refrigerator. Rose water or Kewra water may be added if preferred.

            You can also enjoy this Shrikhand with poori for a comforting meal. So go ahead and treat yourself to this delicacy by checking out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this popular no-cook dessert.

• 1 cup mango puree 
• 400 gms. yoghurt 
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• a pinch of saffron soaked in 1 tbsp. milk
• few mango cubes to garnish
• 1 tsp. chopped pistachios to garnish
• 1 tsp. dry rose petals to garnish
• few strands of saffron to garnish

           Pour the yoghurt in a cheese cloth and place it on a strainer. keep a bowl underneath and refrigerate it overnight. The thick hung yoghurt is used for this recipe. 

           Transfer the hung yoghurt to a mixing bowl. Add the mango puree and sugar.  Mix together and pass it through a sieve to avoid any lumps.

           Add cardamom powder and saffron milk. Give it a mix.

           Serve chilled, garnished with mango cubes, chopped pistachio, saffron and dry rose petals.  

                     Transfer the hung yoghurt to a mixing bowl.

                     Add the mango puree and sugar. 

                         Mix together.

                   Pass it through a sieve to avoid any lumps.

               Add cardamom powder & saffron milk. Give it a mix.

Serve chilled, garnished with mango cubes, chopped pistachio, saffron & dry rose petals.