Indian Cheese Dessert (Rasmalai)

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup Carnation milk powder
• 8 to 10 cardamoms
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 1 cup Half-and-Half

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Set aside 2 or 3 tablespoons of the sugar.
3. Crush cardamoms to powder.
4. Mix cheese, sugar, milk powder and 1 crushed cardamom thoroughly. Spread the mixture in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch glass pan and bake for 30 minutes.
5. Remove from oven.
6. Sprinkle almonds on top and let cool for one hour.
7. Mix Half-and-Half with the 2 or 3 tablespoons sugar and remaining cardamom powder. Pour it on top of baked cake.
8. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Yield: about 20 to 24 pieces