Ricotta Sweets - Quick Kalakand

Kalakand(Traditional Milk Sweet)

"Kalakand" is a traditional Indian Sweet (Dessert), very soft, milky and flavorful and favorite of many. The traditional recipe concentrates mainly around fresh milk, thickening it on low flame for hours (preventing it from curdling & burning) and adding nuts, sugar and flavoring resulting in an extremely delicate and delicious product.
But now a days, due to our busy and exhausting routine, most of us don't prepare it however this recipe is so simple, quick and delicious that you may start preparing it often.

Serves: 6 People

Serving Suggestion: Serve Cold 

Tools:

1 Microwaveable Dish with cover– Any shape

1 Hand Whisker OR Fork

Ingredients:

1 Can Ricotta Cheese – 15 oz ( I’m using Fat-Free version)
1 Can Condensed Milk – 14 oz ( I’m using Fat-Free version) 
1 Tbsp Rose Water
½ Tsp Green Cardamom – Crushed  (Indian Spice Name – Elaichi) 
3 Tbsp Pistachios - Chopped

2 Tbsp Dry Apricots - Chopped

2-3 Almond n Raisins 

Method:

1. In a microwaveable dish, whisk together Ricotta Cheese and the Condensed Milk to a smooth batter (No Lumps).
2. Microwave uncovered for 5 minutes and Remove from microwave, scrap the edges and mix the batter removing any lumps.
3. Microwave uncovered for 3 more minutes and Remove from microwave, mix the batter removing any lumps.
4. Now Microwave covered for 2 minutes, remove, mix and microwave slightly covered for 2 min.
5. Remove from microwave and mix any lumps and Microwave uncovered for 6 minutes, with mixing in every 2 minutes interval.
6. Finally remove from microwave, add Cardamom, Rose Syrup and give it a final mix.
7. Sprinkle Pistachios on top and gently press the mixture into the dish for the mixture to become firm.
8. Keep in fridge for 2-3hrs for it to set and cut as per choice and serve.