Why This Recipe Rocks
30-minute recipe: Quick and easy dessert with an authentic taste. Minimal ingredients: You only need 6 ingredients, most of which are pantry staples. Perfect for celebrations and gifting: It’s a crowd-pleasing festive treat that’s always a hit at gatherings and perfect for gifting. Versatile: You can customize this easy recipe and adjust sweetness or make it nut-free.
Let’s make this delectable milk powder burfi using my easy recipe. Let’s get started!
What is Burfi?
Burfi is a classic northern Indian sweet fudge made with milk, sugar, ghee, cardamom, and nuts. Also known as “Burfi,” “Plain Burfi,” “Mawa Burfi,” or “Khoya Burfi,” it is known for its rich, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth taste.
Ingredients - Notes & Substitutions
Here’s a list of milk burfi ingredients with flavor notes and closest substitutions: Scroll to the recipe card for a detailed list of ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Burfi
Here are the step-by-step directions and photos on how to make Burfi with milk powder:
Serving Suggestion
Burfi is typically served at room temperature. Serve it with a hot cup of chai or pair it with other Indian sweets like ladoo and rabdi for a festive platter. Multiply the quantity and include it in a Diwali or holiday sweets box for gifting.
How to Store & Freeze
Milk burfi stays fresh for up to a week when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It can be frozen for up to a month. For best results, thaw it overnight in the fridge, then leave it out on the counter for 30 minutes before serving.
Try a Variation: Kesar Burfi
For a saffron-flavored burfi, soak a few saffron strands in warm milk for about a minute and add to the mixture in step 3.
Recipe Tips & Notes
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