Description
A rich and creamy fudge delicately flavored with cardamom and rose water, studded with pistachios for a fragrant, elegant treat perfect for celebrations or gifting.
Ingredients
- 6 cardamom pods
- 125 g unsalted butter, chopped
- 100 ml whole milk
- 450 g light muscovado sugar
- 397 g sweetened condensed milk
- 100 g pistachio kernels, slivered or finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon rose water
- 2 tablespoons pistachio kernels (for decoration)
- 1 tablespoon dried rose petals (for decoration)
Instructions
- Lightly crush the cardamom pods to split the husks. Remove the seeds, discard the husks, and grind the seeds into a fine powder.
- Place the butter, milk, muscovado sugar, and condensed milk into a non-stick saucepan and heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat to medium and simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches 115°C, about 15–18 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a heatproof bowl and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Line a 20.5 cm square tin with baking parchment.
- Using a handheld electric whisk, beat the mixture for about 6 minutes until thickened and no longer glossy.
- Fold in the ground cardamom, pistachios, and rose water.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared tin and smooth the surface.
- Sprinkle with pistachios and dried rose petals, pressing gently.
- Leave to set at room temperature for about 4 hours.
- Lift out and cut into 2.5 cm cubes to serve.
Notes
- Use freshly ground cardamom seeds for best flavor.
- A sugar thermometer ensures perfect texture, but visual cues can also be used.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month.
- Do not refrigerate or freeze, as this may affect texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
