Saffron Almond Cupcakes with Creamy Shrikhand Topping

Kesar Badam Cupcakes with Shrikhand

Cuisine: Fusion
Course: Dessert
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Total Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

For the Shrikhand

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Moulds:
   Begin by preheating the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a cupcake mould with cupcake liners to prevent the cupcakes from sticking.

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2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the condensed milk, curd (yogurt), butter, sunflower oil, and almond essence. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.

3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
   Sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder into the wet ingredients, and gently fold them in with a spatula or whisk. Be careful not to overmix to avoid dense cupcakes.

4. Add Almonds and Saffron:
   Chop 8 almonds and add them to the mixture, along with the soaked saffron strands and milk. Stir gently to ensure even distribution of the almonds and saffron.

5. Fill the Moulds:
   Scoop the batter into the cupcake cavities, filling them about 2/3 of the way to leave room for the cupcakes to rise.

6. Bake the Cupcakes:
   Place the cupcake tray in the oven and bake at 180°C for about 15 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Once baked, remove from the oven and set the cupcakes aside to cool on a wire rack.

7. Prepare the Shrikhand:
   While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the shrikhand. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the hung curd (Greek yogurt) and condensed milk using an electric blender until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.

8. Add Flavors to the Shrikhand:
   To the shrikhand, add the crushed cardamom and saffron strands (soaked in warm milk). Continue to whisk the mixture until everything is fully incorporated.

9. Pipe the Shrikhand:
   Transfer the shrikhand into a piping bag with your preferred nozzle. Once the cupcakes have fully cooled, pipe the shrikhand generously onto each cupcake.

10. Garnish and Serve:
    Garnish the cupcakes with chopped almonds and a few saffron strands for an added touch of flavor and color. Chill the cupcakes in the refrigerator for a while before serving to allow the shrikhand to set.

11. Serving Suggestion:
    Serve these delightful Kesar Badam Cupcakes with Shrikhand as a rich and indulgent dessert after any meal, perfect for festive occasions or special gatherings.

Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving)

This Kesar Badam Cupcakes with Shrikhand recipe brings together the rich, aromatic flavors of saffron and almonds, combined with the creamy, cardamom-spiced shrikhand topping. A fusion of traditional Indian flavors with a modern twist, these cupcakes are a perfect treat for special occasions or a lavish dessert to delight your guests.