Showing posts with label Vanilla. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vanilla. Show all posts

Friday, November 2, 2018

Double Decker Milk Powder Burfi | Vanilla Chocolate Burfi | Diwali Sweet

Double Decker Milk Powder Burfi / Vanilla Chocolate Burfi, a two layer burfi made from the milk powder, here one layer is vanilla flavor and another one is chocolate flavor.

It's my long term wish to make this kind of double layer burfi, after a few disasters, I finally nailed this recipe and  was so glad that it turned out so delicious and I can make pieces without any fuss like my earlier attempt. 

Guess this was my 4th attempt in making this milk powder burfi to get the perfect texture and taste.Since i'm saying that it took me 4 attempt to get it right, doesn't mean it's difficult to make, all it need is complete attention for entire cooking without leaving unattended even for a second.
Milk powder is a very delicate ingredient to handle, even if it is left unnoticed for a few seconds while making this burfi, it starts to burn at the bottom easily and the whole mixture becomes waste. 
So from all these attempts, I have learned a few things, first it should be cooked in low flame for the entire process to get that perfect texture. Second, remove from the flame once it starts to leave the sides, cooking beyond this point makes the chewy burfi unless you're intentionally looking for chewy burfi, then cook for a few more minutes after the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan.
In one of my attempts, I had cooked one layer of burfi for a few more extra minutes and it turned out a little chewy, but ST liked the chewy layer more than the other one. So it's really up to you how you prefer your burfi and cook accordingly.
Which milk powder works best for this burfi?
I have tried this burfi with both full fat milk powder and non- fat milk powder. Both turned out good. 
Where can I find non-fat milk powder? 
If you're in the US/Canada, non fat milk powder is easily available in all grocery sections. You can find them at the coffee section !! Full fat milk powder is easily available in any Indian stores.

Can I make one layer only ?
Yes, of course. You can make either vanilla or chocolate layers alone.
Why is my burfi chewy ?
As I said earlier, cooking it for a longer time, makes the burfi chewy.

Any other tips?
Cook in low flame and don't leave unattended not even for a second. Follow these tips religiously to get yummy burfi

Now let's check out how to make these super delicious burfi !!

Chocolate Burfi | Double Decker Milk Powder Burfi | Diwali Sweet

Preparation Time : 10 mins | Cooking Time : 20 minsMakes : 10  
Recipe Category: Sweet | Recipe Cuisine: Indian
Vanilla Chocolate Burfi, Milk Burfi,Chocolate Burfi,Vanilla Burfi,Double Decker burfi,Diwali Sweets Double Decker Milk Powder Burfi / Vanilla Chocolate Burfi, a two layer burfi made from the milk powder, here one layer is vanilla flavor and another one is chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
For Vanilla Layer
Milk powder -1 cup
Sugar - 1/2 cup(powdered)
Milk- 1/4 cup
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Vanilla essense - 1 tsp
For Chocolate Layer
Milk powder -1 cup
Sugar - 1/2 cup(powdered)
Milk- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Cocoa powder - 1 & 1/2 tbsp
Pistachio - few(for garnishing)

Procedure
First for the vanilla layer,heat the ghee in a pan, add the milk and mix it well. 
Keep the flame in low for entire cooking. Next add the milk powder and whisk it together with milk mixture without any lumps.
Once the mixtures becomes thick, add the sugar and mix it well.
Let the sugar melts completely, then add the vanilla essence and stir it continuously.
Cook till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan and also you can see the whitish bubbles at the bottom, remove from the heat and transfer into greased / parchment lined  tray. Smooth the surface with the ghee greased spoon.
Next, let's make the chocolate layer, the process is all same instead of vanilla essence here we gonna add cocoa powder.  heat the ghee in a pan, add the milk and mix it well. 
Keep the flame in low for entire cooking. Next add the milk powder and whisk it together with milk mixture without any lumps.
Once the mixtures becomes thick, add the sugar and mix it well.
Let the sugar melts completely, then add the cocoa powder and stir it continuously.
Cook till it leaves the sides of the pan, remove from the heat and transfer on top of the vanilla layer.
Spread it evenly and then press it with greased bowl or spoon for even surface. Let it cool for a while.
Next top it with coarse pistachio and gently press it on top to make sure that it stick it to the burfi and then slice as desired.
Yummy  Milk Powder Burfi is ready. For more festive sweets and snacks, check out my collections

Related : How to make Boondi Ladoo


Notes:
  • Milk powder is easily burned if it's cooked in high flame, so the entire time, the flame should be low.
  • Don't cook the burfi for longer time, it becomes chewy.
  • Store it in refrigerator and it stays well for a week. 





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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Heart Glazed Cornmeal Cookies | Valentine Cookies

Heart Glazed Cornmeal Cookies is an ideal cookie to prepare for valentines day. I really enjoyed making these cookies, it's so much fun to make the heart shape impressions on the cookies and filled up with pink color sugar glaze. 

Back home in India, baking is not an integral part of our cooking system, we always brought baking goods from the bakery shop, so whenever I bake something at home and if it turns out well, it gives immense satisfaction of achieving something big. 

When I searched for some Valentine's cookies online, this cookie from martha stewart caught my attention and immediately tried it. Not only these cookies are gorgeous, they are absolutely delicious too.

It's perfect for gifting too and I'm sure these cookies definitely bring a smile on whoever got this as a gift.So what are you waiting for? Turn on your oven and bake these gorgeous cookies for your valentine.


Heart Glazed Cornmeal Cookies

Preparation Time : 20 mins | Cooking Time : 8-10 mins Makes : 22-24 Cookies 
Recipe Category: Cookies | Recipe Cuisine: International
Cornmeal Cookies, Heart glazed cookies, Valentines cookies,Cookies Heart Glazed Cornmeal Cookies is an ideal cookie to prepare for valentines day.
Ingredients
All purpose flour - 1 cup
Cornmeal - 1/4 cup
Salt -1/4 tsp
Butter - 1/2 cup
Sugar - 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp
Vanilla essence - 3/4 tsp
Egg - 1
For Sugar Glaze
Confectioner sugar - 1/4 cup
Water - 1 & 1/2 to 2 tsp
Vanilla essence - 1/4 tsp
Pink food color - a drop

Procedure
Preheat the oven at 400F
In a large bowl, add the butter(it should be at room temperature) and whisk until it softens, then add the sugar and beat it together with the whisk.Then crack open the egg and add into butter&sugar mixture.
Add the vanilla essence and whisk until all cream together. Then take the flour, cornmeal & salt and swift all into wet ingredients.
Now  change to spatula and mix it together until it looks like a dough.Divide the dough into equal parts and roll into balls and place it in parchment lined cookie sheets.
With the help of flat bottom like bowl or glass, press each cookie dough and flatten into round cookies.
Now take your heat shape cookie cutter and mark it on each cookies(don't cut it through).
Do the same for the other batch too. Place the cookie trays in the oven and bake it for 8-10 mins.Once it's done, you can see the edges becomes brown,at this stage,remove from the oven.Let it cool completely on cooling rack.
Now add all the ingredients listed under "For sugar glaze" in a bowl and mix it together.
The glaze should be in pourable consistency as shown below.Now take a little amount of glaze and place it on the center of the cookie.
Now take clean spoon,with back of the spoon,spread the glaze gently inside the heart shape.Do the same for all the cookies and keep it aside for one hour or until the glaze becomes dry.
Delicious Cornmeal Cookies are ready to munch on ! Once it's completely dry, store it in air tight container.

Related: How to make Almond Cookies

Notes:
  • For eggless version, instead of egg, add 2 to 3 tbsp of milk along with 1/2 tsp of baking powder.
  • As i don't have food pink color, i used beetroot juice for pink color. 
  • To make the process easier, you can use stand mixer or electric beater too.
  • It stays well up to 10 days in room temperature.
  • Instead of using spoon for filling the heart impression, you can fill the pastry bag/zip lock bag with glaze and use it.



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