Gulab Jamun Cheese Cake

Courtesy : Mom
This is a no-baking cake and tastes Heaven with all those Gulab Jamuns!! A unusual combo for Gulab Jamun lovers like me, this has the best taste when eaten cold.

You'll need :

• Plain Round Sponge cake : 1 (for the base cake)
• Gulab Jamuns : 1tin (10-15 in nos.)
• Icing Sugar : 1cup
• Fresh Cream : 1tsp
• Unsalted Butter : 2-3tsp
• Grated Cheese : 1/2cup
• Vanilla essence : 1tsp

Method :

• In a bowl, whip together the icing sugar (I have used here Pillsbury's ready-made creamy icing sugar), Fresh Cream, butter, grated cheese and vanilla essence, till you get soft and creamy texture. The cream, butter and cheese will help lower down the sweetness of the icing sugar. 
• Slice the Sponge Cake horizontally to get to two round cakes (Here I made the sponge cakes using Pillsbury cooker Sponge Cake Mix, you can use the readily available sponge cakes too.)
• Spread the cheese and icing creamy mix on top of one cake slice.
• Arrange few Gulab jamuns on top of this mixture, pressing them down firm.
• Spread the cheese and icing mixture again on top of this and press down with the other slice of the cake.
• Slowly press down on the edges to seal them.
• Spread the remaining cheese and icing sugar mixture on top of the cake and place few sliced gulab jamuns on top of it.
• Refrigerate it for 4-5hrs. 
• Cut and serve immediately. 

PS : Always keep the remaining cake (if any) in fridge only. Do not keep outside for longer period.

Pineapple Biscuit Pudding

Courtesy : Mrs.Sujaya Byju (Sis-in-law)
This comes from my Akka's (as she is fondly called..) Kitchen!! A perfect dessert for Potluck Parties, this is an all time hit among kids.

 

You'll need :

• Milk Biscuits : 10-12 (unsalted and non cream, any regular biscuits/cookies)
• Pineapple : 1cup- chopped
• Cocoa pwd : 1tbsp
• Instant Coffee pwd : 1/2 tsp
• Sugar : 1tbsp
• Pwd Sugar : 1tbsp
• Unsalted Butter : 1tbsp
• Dry Fruits : 1/2 cup- chopped
• Milk : 1tsp
• Water : 1cup

Method :

• Mix together Cocoa pwd, coffee pwd and 1tbsp sugar with little water to make a thick paste. This is the Cocoa-coffee mix for this pudding.
• Now, beat the butter with pwd sugar and milk till it becomes fluffy.
• Add 1tsp of the Cocoa-coffee mix to the above butter and blend again.
• Meanwhile,tip in the pineapples in a pan with little water and cover cook to soften them.
• Once the pineapples are softened, drain and cool aside.
• Now, take 4 biscuits and dip in the cocoa-coffee mix and layer them onto the pudding tray.
• Top this layer with a spread of the butter mix, chopped nuts and pineapple.
• Give a third layer of the biscuits dipped in cocoa-coffee mix again and repeat till all layers are complete.
• Keep it in refrigerator for 2-3hrs.
• Crumble the biscuits with a fork and serve chilled.

Ridge-gourd Halwa

Courtesy : Mrs.Sailatha

Haven't heard or tried this before?? Trust me, this Un-usual Halwa is as Tasty as any other dessert you have tried before and jhatpat to cook also.
A perfect one for Surprise your Guest Games!! Very rarely guessed...!!!

You'll need :

• Ridge-gourd : 2 (Deseeded and grated) 
• Ghee : 1tsp
• Sugar : 2tsp (as per your sweet-tooth)
• Cardamom pwd : 1tsp
• Milk : 1tsp
• Green edible colour 
• Fried Cashewnuts to garnish

Method :

• Heat ghee in a non-stick kadhai. 
• Tip in the grated Ridge-gourd and saute for few mins. 
• Now tip in the sugar and mix well and cover cook till Ridge-gourd becomes tender.
• Meanwhile, mix the green edible colour with milk and keep aside.
• Once the ghee starts to leave the sides of the kadhai (like for any other halwas), tip in the colour, cardamom pwd and mix well.
• Serve this Treat garnished with fried cashews!!!