Baked Rasgulla, Bengali Sweet Dessert Recipe

by Tarla Dalal

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Love rasgullas? Then, this Baked Rasgulla is just the right dessert for you. Made by baking rasgullas bathed in a creamy paneer mixture, this innovative dessert has a very nice mouth-feel and flavour, which will delight your taste buds.

The aroma and flavour of spices like saffron and cardamom are boosted by the baking process, and the aroma that wafts into your nostrils is sure to tempt you a lot! Indeed, this Baked Rasgulla is a must-try dessert .

You can also try Butterscotch Rasgulla or Hyderabadi Lauki Kheer with Mini Rasgullas .

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Baking Time: 10 minutes Baking Temperature: 150°C (300°F) Cooking Time: 0 mins Total Time: 20 mins Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients

8 rasgullas
1 tsp cornflour
a few strands saffron (kesar) strands
1 cup chopped paneer (cottage cheese)
1/2 cup milk
3 tbsp powdered sugar
a pinch cinnamon (dalchini) powder

For The Garnish
2 tbsp chopped mixed nuts

Method

Combine the cornflour and 2 tsp of water in a bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
Combine the saffron and 2 tsp of warm water in a bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
Squeeze out all the extra sugar syrup from the rasgullas by pressing it between your palms.
Cut each rasgulla into halves vertically. Keep aside.
Combine the paneer, milk , cornflour-water mixture, saffron-water, powdered sugar and cardamom powder in a mixer and blend till smooth. Keep aside.
Arrange the rasgullas in an oven safe baking dish and pour the prepared paneer mixture evenly over it and bake in a pre-heated oven at 150º c (300º f) for 5 minutes.
Serve immediately garnished with mixed nuts.