Name: Pineapple sandesh with orange zest and saffron recipe by Swayampurna Singh at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 pineapple rings (I used canned ones).; 1 cup chenna or cottage cheese; 2 tbsp Fresh Cream; 2 tbsp organic honey; 3-4 cardamom crushed; zest of 2 orange; For spiking the pineapple 1/2 cup white wine (optional); For garnish: pinch of saffron soaked in a little water for 2-3 mins; 2 tsp coconut slivers; 2 tsp almond flakes; Rose petals; pistachio if desired.

ABOUT Pineapple sandesh with orange zest and saffron RECIPE

Spiked pineapple sandesh with orange zest and saffron is my solution to all your festive eating problems. Taking 10 mins, this super easy and healthy take on dessert is oh so pretty to look at and super delicious too!

Ingredients Serving: 4

4 pineapple rings (I used canned ones).
1 cup chenna or cottage cheese
2 tbsp Fresh Cream
2 tbsp organic honey
3-4 cardamom crushed
zest of 2 orange
For spiking the pineapple 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
For garnish: pinch of saffron soaked in a little water for 2-3 mins
2 tsp coconut slivers
2 tsp almond flakes
Rose petals
pistachio if desired.

Instructions

For spiking the pineapple If going with the spiked version, soak the pineapple rings in white wine (or even vodka/rum) and 1 tbsp sugar for about 4 hours. 2 hours minimum, overnight maximum fr a more intense infusion.
For the cottage cheese topping: In a blender jar, mix together the chenna or cottage cheese, cream, honey till smooth. It will still be a little grainy but essentially mixed well. Add the orange zest and cardamom and mix thoroughly by hand
or making the pineapple sandesh.
Arrange the pineapple rings on a platter. Drain them of excess liquor. On top of each pineapple, spread the chenna mix in an even layer using a spoon and your fingers to smoothen it out all over the pineapple.
Keep it the fridge for 30 mins to set a little bit. Now add the garnish on top the pineapple sandesh and serve!! Keep in fridge till serving time.
Remove from fridge 20 mins before serving. Serve this on a pretty platter with more wine glasses! Enjoy!!!

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