Gujarati-Style Sweetened Milk Pudding
A delicate, creamy dessert made with condensed milk and cardamom, featuring a subtle floral finish. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers whole milk, condensed milk, cardamom into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp, ground cardamom
- 5 saffron threads
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a saucepan, combine 2 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup condensed milk, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 tsp ground cardamom. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm, about 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 5 saffron threads soaked in 1/4 cup warm water. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to serving bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.






