Sikarni (Spiced Sweet Yogurt-Pistachio Dessert) Recipe

Name: Sikarni (Spiced Sweet Yogurt-Pistachio Dessert)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups regular yogurt; 2 cups sour cream; 1/4 cup double cream; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon saffron (optional); 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachio nut, cut into thin slices

Servings: persons

6 cups regular yogurt
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup double cream
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon saffron (optional)
1 cup unsalted shelled pistachio nut, cut into thin slices

1
In a large bowl, mix yogurt and sour cream together.
2
Pour the yogurt mixture into a large colander with a cheese cloth liner.
3
Allow draining for about 12 hours.
4
Transfer the mixture into a mixing bowl.
5
Dissolve saffron, if used, in luke warm cream.
6
To the yogurt mixture add sugar, cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, dissolved saffron, and pistachio nuts; fold in thoroughly.
7
Chill overnight in refrigerator.
8
To serve, scoop a cup of chilled dessert into a serving plate, topped with a generous amount of unsalted, shelled, whole pistachio nuts.

884

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups regular yogurt, 2 cups sour cream, 1/4 cup double cream, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Sikarni (Spiced Sweet Yogurt-Pistachio Dessert) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sikarni (Spiced Sweet Yogurt-Pistachio Dessert)

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