Gajrela with Mascarpone icing
In these delectable treats, the natural sweetness of carrots sings with the delicate richness of mascarpone.
Prep Time:15 minutes Ready In:
30 minutes or less Serves:
Serves 4
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 Tre Stelle Mascarpone 1/4 cup | 60 mL icing sugar 1/8 tsp | 0.5 mL ground cloves 1/8 tsp | .5 mL green cardamom powder
Instructions:
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.
