Almond microwave penda
Quick milk-powder and almond pedas made in the microwave
These pendas (pedas) take minutes in the microwave: milk powder, cream, sugar and ground almonds cook together into a soft fudge flavoured with cardamom and saffron, then are shaped into rounds. They're milky, nutty and melt in the mouth. Makes about 35 — press them into small moulds for pretty shapes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 17
Ingredients
Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Mix 9 oz milk powder, 3 ½ oz almonds, 4 ½ oz sugar, 1 ¼ cups fresh cream, 2 tsp cardamom and ½ tsp saffron in a microwave-safe container. Cover and heat on high for 5 minutes.
5 minStep 2: Take it out, stir well and heat for another 3 minutes.
3 minStep 3: Stir and let the mixture thicken as it cools a little, until it holds together like a soft dough. If it's still too soft, microwave for another minute.
5 minStep 4: While it's still warm, roll into small balls.
Step 5: Press a few 2 tbsp flaked almonds on top of each and flatten slightly, or press the balls into small moulds for different shapes. Keep in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 170 kcal
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbs
- 15 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fibre
- 1 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does almond microwave penda take?
- About 20 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 17 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of sugar?
- Caster sugar, same amount.
- What can I use instead of fresh cream?
- Double or whipping cream, same amount.
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