Kalakand

This is the simplest yet yummiest kalakand I ever had. With less than five ingredients it takes less than 20 minutes to make in a microwave. 

Adapted From - VahChef
Preparation time : 15-20 minutes

Setting time : 2 hrs

Serving : app 20 pieces

Ingredients : 

Ricotta cheese - 15 oz

Condensed Milk - 14 oz

Cardamom Powder - 1/4 tsp

Vanilla Essence - 1/4 tsp (optional)

Chopped Nuts - 1 tbsp

Method : 

1. Mix ricotta cheese and condensed milk in a microwave safe flat bottomed dish.
2. Whisk it until the lumps are gone and both the ingredients are mixed well.
3. Cook the mixture in the microwave for 5 minutes uncovered.
4. Take it out and mix well and again cook for 2 minutes covered.
5. Take it out and mix well and cook for 2 minutes cross covered.
6. Repeat this process for another 6 minutes uncovered with 2 minute interval for mixing.
7. Our aim is to evaporate the liquid and get a thick mixture, so stop cooking once you get the consistency.
8. Add cardamom powder and vanilla essence and mix well.
9. Press well and flatten them. Sprinkle the chopped nuts(i added cashews and almonds) and tap them so they stick to the mixture.
10. Once cold, place it in the refrigerator. Let it set for 2 hours.
11. Take it out and cut to desired shapes.
12. Yummy kalakand is ready in just 15 minutes.

Note : 

• If you dont find ricotta cheese same recipe can be substituted for 2 cups of milk powder, 1/2 stick of unsalted butter(room temperature), 14oz. condensed milk. Thanks Kalyani for sharing this version.