Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/12 checked
8
servings
425 g

chenna

100 g

sour cream

70 g

sugar

2 tbsp

orange zest

grated

2 tsp

orange blossom water

0.5 tsp

salt

907 g

cherries

stemmed and pitted

2 tbsp

sugar

1 tbsp

balsamic vinegar

0.5 unit

vanilla bean

split lengthwise, seeds scraped

56 g

sake

31 g

pistachios

shelled, toasted, salted

Step 1
~25 min

Combine chenna, sour cream, sugar, orange zest, orange blossom water, and salt in a bowl.

Step 2
~25 min

Mix lightly until combined.

Step 3
~25 min

Cover the chenna mixture and refrigerate.

Step 4
~25 min

Stem and pit cherries.

Step 5
~25 min

In a separate large mixing bowl, combine cherries, sugar, balsamic vinegar, vanilla bean seeds and pod (or vanilla extract), and sake.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 6
~25 min

Stir the cherry mixture well.

Step 7
~25 min

Cover the cherry mixture and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.

Step 8
~25 min

Remove the vanilla bean from the cherry mixture before serving.

Step 9
~25 min

Divide the cherries and the juices among 8 dishes.

Step 10
~25 min

Top each serving with the prepared chenna.

Step 11
~25 min

Garnish with toasted pistachios and additional orange zest.

Step 12
~25 min

Serve chilled.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use aged balsamic vinegar.

Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the cherries.

Toast the pistachios lightly for enhanced flavor.

If vanilla bean is unavailable, substitute vanilla extract.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made 4-6 hours in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium (Orange Blossom)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled as a dessert.

Pair with a light dessert wine or prosecco.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Light biscotti
Almond cookies

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Fusion

Cultural Significance

Celebration of seasonal fruits

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holidays
Special Occasions

Occasion Tags

Summer parties
Holidays
Dinner parties

Popularity Score

75/100

More Indian-inspired Dessert Recipes

Discover more delicious Indian-inspired Dessert recipes to expand your culinary repertoire

Indian-Inspired
Easy
B+

Ginger Chai Milkshake

4.1
(918 reviews)

A refreshing and flavorful milkshake combining the warmth of ginger and chai with the coolness of ice cream and sorbet.

45 min
400 cal
Vegetarian
60%
75
Indian-Inspired
Medium
B+

Chai Ice Cream

4.3
(1509 reviews)

A creamy and flavorful homemade ice cream infused with the aromatic spices of chai tea. Perfect for a refreshing dessert with a unique twist.

300 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
60%
75
Indian-Inspired
Easy
A-

Chai Mango Frozen Yogurt

4.2
(1081 reviews)

A refreshing and flavorful frozen yogurt combining the exotic taste of mango with the warmth of chai spices.

30 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
70%
75
Indian-Inspired
Easy
B+

My Mom’S Famous Mango Pie

4.1
(1210 reviews)

A refreshing and easy-to-make mango pie featuring a creamy mango filling in a graham cracker crust. Perfect for hot days and mango lovers!

120 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
70%
75
Indian-inspired
Medium
B+

Mango Fools with Chocolate-Anise Straws

4.3
(822 reviews)

A refreshing and elegant dessert featuring the tropical sweetness of mangoes complemented by the subtle spice of anise and the richness of chocolate.

485 min
300 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
60%
75
Indian-inspired
Medium
A-

Indian Cake with Icing

4.3
(575 reviews)

A simple and delicious homemade cake with a rich chocolate icing.

70 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
80%
75
Indian-Inspired
Medium
A-

Chai Spice Nog

4.4
(602 reviews)

A spiced twist on classic eggnog, infused with warming chai flavors.

45 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
70
Indian-inspired
Medium
A-

Meringue Mango Curd Pie

4.2
(937 reviews)

A delightful pie featuring a creamy mango curd filling topped with a sweet meringue.

180 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-free (if using gluten-free pie crust)
60%
75