COCONUT-RICOTTA BALLS

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A common sweet in India, these coconut laddus are a simple no-bake cookie that require only a handful of ingredients. My guests always appreciate when I serve these tasty treats.-Nidhi Pathak, Noida, India

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 10 balls.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons chopped cashews
4 teaspoons chopped almonds
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
10 unblanched almonds

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat ricotta cheese over medium-low heat; cook 20-25 minutes or until reduced by almost half, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a small bowl; cool 5 minutes., Stir in coconut, sugar, cashews, chopped almonds and cardamom. Shape mixture into 1-1/2-in. balls; press one whole almond into each ball. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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