Ras Malai

1. 1

   Mix 1 1/2 cups of sugar with the Ricotta cheese and bake it in a 400F (200C) oven for about 75 minutes in a flat dish covered with aluminum foil.

2. 2

   The cheese should have hardened and turned a pale brown.

3. 3

   Thicken the half and half by simmering over low heat for a long time.

4. 4

   This is best done in a microwave; if a microwave is not available, do it over low heat and stir frequently.

5. 5

   Thicken until the volume drops to around half of the original volume.

6. 6

   Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, cardamom pods, bay leaf, vanilla and rose water (and any other flavoring that you may want) to the Half and Half.

7. 7

   Heat for a few minutes.

8. 8

   After the cheese has been baked, cut it into 1 inch squares and add to the hot thickened half and half.

9. 9

   Cool for a few hours in the fridge.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.