Chocolate Burfi
It’s the festive season, and Diwali is right around the corner! I recently shared a recipe for Mango Kalakand on the blog, and now I’m sharing a recipe that I’ve been working on for quite a few Diwali seasons. It was never quite right… until now. Introducing… the easiest and, dare I say, best… Chocolate Burfi! This Indian chocolate fudge tastes nothing like… well, actual Fudge (for which I also have an excellent recipe). Now don’t come after me, but… traditional fudge is good and all; it’s just very one-note. But this Indian chocolate burfi is on a different level and has far more depth in flavor: it’s chocolatey, milky, and has a hint of cardamom. It’s also a completely different texture than fudge – this chocolate burfi is more crumbly and dry in texture (as it should be) rather than moist and soft. This is a twist on the more traditional chocolate burfi, which is typically made up of two layers – a white milky layer and then a chocolate layer on top. Rather than fussing around with layers – I’ve made an entirely chocolate burfi, not only is it easier to make but there’s more chocolatey flavor, which is really what you want when you’re eating choco burfi. You still get that milky flavor too – thanks to the milk powder.
Chocolate Burfi Ingredients:
Is this a Traditional Recipe for Chocolate Burfi?
As I mentioned above, the chocolate burfi you’ll find in Mithai shops or Indian grocery stores is most likely going to be a two-toned layered burfi. The bottom is a milky white layer and the top is a chocolatey layer. You can technically make this if you want by first making my Milk Burfi recipe and then making this chocolate burfi and pouring it on top of the cooled milk burfi to set. I’ve tried this, and it’s good, but this simpler chocolate burfi is easier to make and has more of that desired chocolatey flavor. (If you decide to go with the two-toned option though then be sure to use a larger pan to set the burfi so it’s not too thick). So yes, my preference is to keep things simple with a fully chocolate burfi. I think it’s more appealing for kids too. It’s a huge hit in our house – my most popular burfi amongst my little boys (excuse me, according to them “big boys”) to date. I once made this along with a batch of brownies for a get together and my 3-year-old only wanted burfi.
What Can I Add to Chocolate Burfi?
I love using mini chocolate chips! But I bet mini m&ms would be really cute too. I might try that for Christmas. Nuts are also a popular choice when it comes to burfi. Feel free to mix in your choice of toppings into the burfi batter if you’d like!
How Do I Store and Eat Chocolate Burfi?
I store the chocolate burfi in an air-tight container on the counter for a week. But you can store it in the fridge too. If I want to store it for a while, then I’ll put it in the freezer. Just be sure to bring it to room temp before eating. Enjoy this burfi! Let me know what you think of it! 🙂
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