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Sri Lankan Watalappam (Easy Method)

Sri Lankan Watalappam (Easy Method)

Prep
15 min
Cook
65 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Use your hands to break jaggery into pieces and place into a medium saucepan. Combine lukewarm water and coconut in a small bowl; add to the saucepan. Heat over medium heat and stir until jaggery is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Add vanilla and cardamom seeds. Combine egg mixture with cooled jaggery mixture; mix until well combined. Transfer mixture into a steamer pot or steaming bowl.
  3. 3 Steam until custard has cooked through, about 45 minutes. Use a knife to check the middle area has cooked through. If it's still raw, cook for 15 more minutes. Allow watalappam to cool before refrigerating.
  4. 4 Serve chilled watalappam sprinkled with cashews.

By astroanu

Sri Lankan Milk Toffee

Sri Lankan Milk Toffee

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grease a square 9-inch baking pan with 2 teaspoons butter.
  2. 2 Combine sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves. Pour in sweetened condensed milk; cook and stir until mixture starts to bubble, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cashews; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla, and rose extract into the mixture. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is very stiff, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour into the buttered baking pan. Spread flat using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  4. 4 Cool toffee until firm, about 15 minutes. Cut into 1-inch pieces and transfer to an airtight container.

By Darlene Weerasooriya

Haldi Ka Doodh (Hot Turmeric Milk)

Haldi Ka Doodh (Hot Turmeric Milk)

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together turmeric, cardamom, black pepper, ginger, cloves, and allspice in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes; stir honey and vanilla into milk until completely dissolved.
  3. 3 Whisk 1 teaspoon turmeric mixture into milk mixture; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors blend, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour mixture through a strainer.

By kaymende

Chai Tea Concentrate

Chai Tea Concentrate

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add cloves and boil for 1 minute. Add cinnamon sticks, ginger, cardamom pods, peppercorns, and tea. Allow tea to steep for 6 minutes; strain into a container. Stir brown sugar and vanilla extract into tea and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

By ave's4cooking

Chocolate Chai

Chocolate Chai

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add tea bag, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove tea bag and stir in sugar and cocoa. Return to the stove over medium heat and bring just to a boil. Mix in milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Heat through but do not boil. Pour into mugs, then top with whipped cream and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

By HoneeBee

Chai Tea Ice Cream

Chai Tea Ice Cream

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
335 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix whole milk, whipping cream, sugar, cinnamon sticks, tea, garam masala, peppercorns, cardamom pods, anise pods, and nutmeg together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Strain mixture through a colander into a large bowl. Add up to 1 cup more milk to cut spice level and sweetness to your liking.
  2. 2 Pour milk mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  3. 3 Stir chocolate into the churned milk mixture and freeze, stirring occasionally, until soft and creamy, 4 to 5 hours.

By Kimberly G

Sri Lankan Caramelized Pineapple-Upside Down Cake

Sri Lankan Caramelized Pineapple-Upside Down Cake

Prep
25 min
Cook
40 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt butter for topping in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add jaggery and bring to a simmer, stirring every so often until jaggery is dissolved. Once it starts to bubble, turn off heat and immediately pour the mixture into a 9-inch round cake pan. Arrange pineapple slices on top of the caramel mixture. Set aside while you prepare the cake.
  3. 3 Combine almond flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Grind star anise pod with a mortar and pestle and add to the flour mixture.
  4. 4 Beat butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and beat until creamed together. Beat in eggs on high speed until combined. Mix in vanilla and lemon zest. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and beat on low speed until combined and no lumps remain; do not overmix. Pour batter over the pineapple topping in the pan and spread evenly.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 45 minutes; do not overbake.
  6. 6 Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack; let cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Invert cake onto a cake stand or serving plate.

By Bee

Caramel in a Can (Dulce de Leche)

Caramel in a Can (Dulce de Leche)

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
210 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove label from the can of condensed milk. Place unopened can in a 3 1/2- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker. Pour water into the slow cooker until the can is completely covered with water. Put lid on the slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cook on High for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours, making sure the can is always covered with water. Remove the hot can with tongs; allow to cool until safe to handle, at least 25 minutes. Do not attempt to open the can while it's still hot, as the hot dulce de leche may spit out because of the pressure inside the can.
  3. 3 Open the can and pour contents into a lidded bowl. Stir in vanilla extract.

By Chef Bradly

Vanilla Syrup Substitute

Vanilla Syrup Substitute

3.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until sugar has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let syrup cool.

By Abby

Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

3.5

Prep
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix banana and egg together in a bowl until no lumps remain. Add vanilla extract to the batter.
  2. 2 Heat a greased skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour batter into the pan. Cook until bubbles appear, about 1 minute. Flip and cook until golden, about 1 minute more.

By peace9420

Strawberry Shortcake Filling

Strawberry Shortcake Filling

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut 1/3 of the strawberries in half. Combine halved and whole strawberries, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Puree 1/3 of the sauce mixture carefully in an electric blender. Mix into the remaining sauce.

By JonSnyde

Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk

Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine coconut milk and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook at a gentle simmer, whisking frequently, until volume is reduced to 1 cup, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

By Druhda

Creamy Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

Creamy Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together the yogurt, sugar, and vanilla. Refrigerate the yogurt mixture for 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour the yogurt mixture into the bowl of an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions

By Paige

Instant Pot Greek Yogurt

Instant Pot Greek Yogurt

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
585 min
Total
590 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Select Yogurt function and press Adjust button until Boil appears on display. Pour milk into the pot. Close and lock the lid; set timer for 45 minutes. Check with a thermometer until temperature reaches 185 degrees F (85 degrees C).
  2. 2 Remove the pot and place on a cooling rack until temperature reaches 110 degrees F (45 degrees C). Take 1 cup milk and mix with plain yogurt and vanilla extract in a bowl; whisk until well combined. Pour back into the pot and reselect Yogurt function. Close and lock lid. Set timer for 9 hours.
  3. 3 Strain yogurt into a bowl with a fine-mesh strainer or nut bag and store in a refrigerator in sterilized glass jars.

By Fioa

Vegan Whipped Cream

Vegan Whipped Cream

3.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a mixing bowl in the freezer for 5 minutes. Remove from the freezer.
  2. 2 Combine coconut cream and vanilla extract in the chilled bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the sugar while beating until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.

By Allrecipes Member

Sour Cream Ganache

Sour Cream Ganache

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chocolate chips into a glass or metal bowl, and set over the top of a pan of barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and transfer chocolate to a medium bowl.
  2. 2 Add sour cream and vanilla; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. If you let it cool down too much, it will set up; so frost your cake while it is still liquid, or reheat before using.

By KatieMac

Heather's Vegan Meringues

Heather's Vegan Meringues

2.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat aquafaba in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, 10 to 13 minutes. Whisk in sugar, 1 heaping tablespoon at a time, until well combined. Whisk in vanilla.
  3. 3 Pipe or drop tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until firm to the touch, about 70 minutes. Let sit on the baking sheets for 2 minutes then transfer to wire racks to finish cooling, about 25 minutes.

By imheatherr

Fat-Free Vanilla Coffee Creamer

Fat-Free Vanilla Coffee Creamer

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine evaporated milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, to allow alcohol in extract to cook off, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool before using or place in an airtight container and refrigerate.

By itsallrelevant

Creamy Fruit Dip

Creamy Fruit Dip

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl or food processor, combine the cream cheese and marshmallow creme . Blend until smooth. Add the vanilla. Continue blending until the mixture is thick and creamy.

By Pam Berndt

Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup

Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
1 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk and vanilla extract in a bowl.
  2. 2 Heat honey and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds; stir into milk mixture.
  3. 3 Allow to cool completely before use. Chill in the refrigerator if too hot.

By sweets3

Mom's Warm Milk

Mom's Warm Milk

4.6

Prep
1 min
Cook
2 min
Total
3 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large mug, stir together the milk, vanilla and sugar. Heat in the microwave on full power for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir in nutmeg, and serve hot.

By Dawn Scott

Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together yogurt, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Pour chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions until it reaches "soft-serve" consistency.
  3. 3 Transfer to a 1- or 2-quart plastic container with a lid; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal. Allow frozen yogurt to ripen in the freezer for at least 2 hours or overnight.

By TeenChef14