Rasmali Recipe
Soft cheese dumplings soaked in sweet, creamy saffron milk — a rich, crustless cheesecake-like dessert.
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Ingredients
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For the Cheese Dumplings
For the Saffron Milk
Method
Prepare the Cheese Dumplings
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cardamom powder, sugar, and milk. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- 2
Shape Dumplings
Wet your hands with water and take small portions of the dough, rolling them into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- 3
Boil Dumplings
In a large pot, bring water to a gentle boil. Carefully drop the dumplings into the boiling water. Cook for about 10 minutes or until they puff up and float to the top. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Prepare the Saffron Milk
- 4
- 5
- 6
Assemble the Rasmali
- 7
Combine Dumplings and Milk
In a serving dish, arrange the cheese dumplings and pour the warm saffron milk over them, ensuring they are completely submerged.
- 8
Garnish
Sprinkle the chopped pistachios on top for garnish.
- 9
Serve
Allow the rasmali to soak for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
