Kesari Sandesh with lemon peel

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 12

Delicious Kesari Sandesh recipe with zesty lemon peel

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour 45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	3/4 kg cottage cheese
	1 1/2 cans sweetened condensed milk
	3 tablespoons powdered milk
	1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
	3 3 tablespoons icing sugar or 3 tablespoons confectioners ' sugar
	3 -5 saffron strands , soaked in
	1 tablespoon water
	1 tablespoon grated lemon , rind of

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

342

Sugar

39g

Fat

15g

Kesari Sandesh is a popular dessert in India made from soft, crumbly cheese that is sweetened and flavored with various ingredients. This recipe incorporates lemon peel for a tangy twist on the classic dish. Traditionally, it is flavored with saffron, but other flavors like cardamom and rose are also common. It is often served during festivals and is a popular sweet treat to share with guests.

Instructions

1.	Start by lining a strainer with muslin and place it over a bowl. Crumble the cottage cheese and add it to a pan.
2.	Cook the cottage cheese on medium heat until most of the moisture has evaporated.
3.	Add sweetened condensed milk, powdered milk, and all-purpose flour to the pan. Mix everything together.
4.	Add saffron and lemon peel to the pan and cook everything on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
5.	Pour the mixture into the strainer and let it cool.
6.	Once the mixture has cooled, place it in the refrigerator for an hour.
7.	Take it out of the refrigerator, and use a cookie cutter to make decorative shapes. Sprinkle with icing sugar.

PROS

Kesari Sandesh is a delicious dessert with a unique flavor profile that is sure to impress guests.

The addition of lemon peel gives it a zesty, tangy twist.

It is also easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

The preparation of this dessert requires a lot of effort and time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Kesari Sandesh is not particularly healthy, it contains cottage cheese which is high in protein and calcium.
Lemon peel is also rich in antioxidants and can help boost immunity.