Gajrela with Mascarpone icing
Recipe from Bal Arneson
In these delectable treats, the natural sweetness of carrots sings with the delicate richness of mascarpone.
- Prep: 20 min
- Cooking: 25 min - 30 min
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted Butter
- 1 lb (450 g) carrots shredded
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) cashews chopped
- 2/3 cup (150 mL) Canadian Mascarpone
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) icing sugar
- 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp (.5 mL) green cardamom powder
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Preparation
In a skillet, heat butter on low heat.
Increase heat to medium and add carrots. Cook for 20–25 minutes or until softened. Stir regularly.
Add sugar and cashews; stir until sugar is fully melted.
Spread gajrela into a 4 x 4˝ (10 x 10 cm) square dish and refrigerate until cool.
Place Mascarpone, icing sugar, cloves and cardamom in a bowl. Mix with a hand mixer until smooth.
Gently spread icing over gajrela. Cut into squares and serve cold.
Tips
Cheese alternatives: Canadian Ricotta or Cream Cheese
Nutritional information
Per serving| Energy: | 268 Calories |
| Protein: | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate: | 22 g |
| Fat: | 20 g |
| Fibre: | 1.6 g |
| Sodium: | 98 mg |
Top 5 Nutrients
| (% DV*) | |
|---|---|
| Calcium: | 4 % / 39 mg |
| Vitamin A: | 56 % |
| Magnesium: | 11 % |
| Folate: | 8 % |
| Vitamin E: | 7 % |
