Description
A delicious Indian dessert pie infused with saffron and cardamom, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups thick Greek yogurt
- ½ cup icing sugar
- ¼ teaspoon saffron strands
- 1 tablespoon warm milk
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ready-made graham cracker crust
- ¼ cup crushed pistachios (for topping)
- ¼ cup edible rose petals (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Gently warm the milk and dissolve the saffron strands in it, allowing them to steep for about 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the Greek yogurt with the icing sugar until smooth.
- Incorporate the saffron-infused milk, ground cardamom, and vanilla extract into the yogurt blend, stirring thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Cover the pie and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or ideally overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle with crushed pistachios and optional edible rose petals.
Notes
- Substitute low-fat Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Add a layer of fresh fruits like mango or berries for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Indian Saffron Cardamom Shrikhand Pie, Saffron Pie, Cardamom Dessert