Strawberry Barfi Recipe (2 Ingredients) - Indian Sweets - Sanjana.Feasts (2024)

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This pink Strawberry Barfi Recipe (2 Ingredients) is one of my favourite flavours when it comes to Indian sweets!

I always make barfi during festivals and for parties.

Strawberry barfi is a gorgeous sweet for special occasions, such as weddings and festivals.

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It is also a popular gift to give to friends and family. I think this is the perfect last-minute sweet for Diwali or Eid.

Absolutely everyone I’ve made it for loves it.

How to make barfi with ice cream

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Unbelievable, isn’t it?! It’s so easy to prepare this barfi using strawberry ice cream.

It’s a melt-and-mix operation that requires just 2 ingredients and 15 minutes of your time.

A tub of shop-bought ice cream and milk powder is all you need.

It really is the easiest barfi recipe in the world.

Everyone will be asking you for the recipe and nobody will believe you when you tell them how you made it!

What is ice cream barfi?

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Combine melted ice cream and whole milk powder and cook to make a sweet, thick mixture that sets like a fudge when cool.

I first made this strawberry barfi when I was experimenting with my vanilla ice cream barfi and pistachio ice cream barfi recipes.

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It was part of this bonkers awesome test to see if barfi can be made out of basically any flavour of ice cream…

Turns out it can.

You see, the ice cream already contains all the ingredients you’d put in a traditional Indian barfi: milk or cream, sugar and fat.

Now the possibilities are endless!

Variations of this Strawberry Barfi Recipe (2 Ingredients)

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There are many variations of strawberry barfi you can try. Some of my favourite ideas include:

  • Cardamom strawberry barfi:To make cardamom strawberry barfi, simply add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom powder to the mixture.
  • Rose strawberry barfi:To make rose strawberry barfi, simply add 1/4 teaspoon of rose water or rose essence to the mixture.
  • Chocolate strawberry barfi:To make chocolate strawberry barfi, simply add a layer of melted dark, milk or white chocolate on top of the cooled and set barfi. Allow the chocolate to set before slicing.
  • Pistachio strawberry barfi:To make pistachio strawberry barfi, simply add a handful of roughly-chopped pistachios to the mixture.

Popular styles of Barfi

The history of Indian sweets dates back centuries. The earliest known Indian sweets were made with honey and fruits.

Over time, new ingredients, such as milk, sugar, and nuts, were introduced, and the variety of Indian sweets grew.

Today, barfi is made with all kinds of traditional and modern flavours, from pistachio, mango and besan, to cookie dough, birthday cake, peanut butter and chocolate.

The best way to store Barfi

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Store barfi inside an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours.

If you need to store the barfi for longer, pack it into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week.

Note that the barfi can dry out the longer it is kept in the fridge.

Freeze barfi in a freezer-safe container for up to a month. Defrost at room temperature.

Note: Home freezing may affect the texture of the barfi slightly.

How to make vegan barfi

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This barfi recipe isn’t easily veganized. Whilst vegan ice creams are available, the milk powder is tricky to substitute.

You could try a combination of soy milk powder and desiccated coconut but this isn’t something I’ve personally tried.

If you have any success in making vegan barfi, leave me a comment below. I’d love to hear from you.

How to make gluten-free barfi

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This barfi recipe is suitable for a gluten free diet provided the ice cream you use is gluten free too.

Any milk powder you choose should be certified gluten free. Check the packaging.

Be mindful that milk powder may be produced in a factory where cross contamination can occur.

Ingredients for this Strawberry Barfi Recipe (2 Ingredients)

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  • Strawberry ice cream or gelato –try to choose a brand with a short list of ingredients
  • Full-fat (whole) milk powder –this mustbe full fat milk powder,not skimmed milk powder
  • Optional add in and decoration –drop of pink food colour (to enhance pink colour), edible dried rose petals and/or edible gold leaf

Step-by-step instructions for Strawberry Barfi (2 Ingredient!)

1. Melt the strawberry ice cream

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Over a medium-low heat, gently melt the strawberry ice cream in a non-stick pan.

There’s no need to bring it to the boil, the ice cream just needs to be fully melted and warm.

2. Add milk powder to the ice cream

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Once the ice cream has melted, tip the milk powder in.

Stir well until fully incorporated.

Beat with a wooden spoon to help it come together in one mass. Some lumps are fine.

3. Cook the strawberry barfi mixture out

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Keep the mixture over a medium-low heat and stir vigorously for 15 minutes.

Do not stop stirring the barfi mixture or it may catch and burn at the base of the pan.

If you notice brown streaks or flecks developing, lower the heat and continue to stir thoroughly.

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After a total of 15 minutes, the strawberry barfi should begin to resemble mashed potato and come together as a ball.

This means it’s ready.

Switch the heat off and stir in any food colour (if using). Be sure to mix it in thoroughly.

4. Set the strawberry barfi in a tin

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Immediately press the mixture into a greased L30 x W20 x D5cm (13″x9″) rectangular or 10″x10″ square tin (pan).

5. Decorate (optional step)

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Finally, decorate with edible dried rose petals and/or edible gold leaf.

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Yield: 12 pieces

Strawberry Barfi Recipe (2 Ingredients!)

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Pink Strawberry Barfi is one of my favourite flavours when it comes to Indian sweets! I make barfi during festivals and for parties. It's so easy to prepare this barfi using strawberry ice cream! It's a melt-and-mix operation that requires just 2 ingredients and 15 minutes of your time. A tub of shop-bought ice cream and milk powder is all you need. It really is the easiest barfi recipe in the world. Everyone will be asking you for the recipe and nobody will believe you when you tell them how you made it!

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 900ml (3 1/4 cups) strawberry ice cream
  • 425g (4 1/3 cups) full-fat milk powder

Optional toppings

  • Edible dried rose petals
  • Edible gold or silver leaf

Instructions

  1. Grease a L30 x W20 x D5cm (13"x9") rectangular traybake pan with oil.
  2. Set a large, non-stick pan over a medium-low heat. Add the strawberry ice cream and stir until melted.Strawberry Barfi Recipe (2 Ingredients) - Indian Sweets - Sanjana.Feasts (29)
  3. Once the strawberry ice cream has melted, add the milk powder and stir to incorporate. With the heat set low, beat the mixture with a wooden spoon until smooth.Strawberry Barfi Recipe (2 Ingredients) - Indian Sweets - Sanjana.Feasts (30)
  4. Continue to cook and stir for 15 minutes. Do not stop stirring or the mixture may catch and burn at the base of the pan. Once the barfi mixture has thickened and resembles mashed potato, it is ready.Strawberry Barfi Recipe (2 Ingredients) - Indian Sweets - Sanjana.Feasts (31)
  5. Tip the mixture into the prepared pan and press down with the back of a spoon to flatten. Top with edible dried rose petals and gold or silver leaf if desired.Strawberry Barfi Recipe (2 Ingredients) - Indian Sweets - Sanjana.Feasts (32)
  6. Allow to stand at room temperature (uncovered) until completely cool. Cut into squares and serve.Strawberry Barfi Recipe (2 Ingredients) - Indian Sweets - Sanjana.Feasts (33)

Notes

  • Store barfi inside an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours.
  • If you need to store the barfi for longer, pack it into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week. Note that the barfi can dry out the longer it is kept in the fridge.
  • Freeze barfi in a freezer-safe container for up to a month. Defrost at room temperature. Freezing may affect the texture of the barfi slightly.
  • Use any flavour ice cream you like for making ice cream barfi. I've made it with vanilla, pistachio and strawberry. The fewer ingredients listed on the packaging, the better. Try to go for something without a great deal of ingredients listed.
  • Add a drop of pink food colour (optional) to intensify the colour of the barfi.
  • Decorate with edible rose petals, sprinkles, nuts, edible gold or silver leaf (foil), or leave plain.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 43Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 19mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 1g

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FAQs

What is Indian Burfi made of? ›

Barfi is one of many milk-based Indian sweets. Traditionally, it would have been made by slowly cooking milk down for hours until it condensed into the dough-like evaporated milk solids known as khoya or mawa. A quicker and easier way of making barfi starts with milk powder instead.

What is the main ingredient in Indian sweets? ›

Indian sweets are usually made with a combination of several different ingredients, including sugar, ghee, flour, nuts, and spices. Most of the Indian sweets have at least one of the following ingredients - Desi Ghee, Sugar, Flour (Atta/Besan). There are different kind of sweets where a man ingredient decides its type.

What are the Flavours of barfi? ›

Some of the variations can include nuts, cardamom, saffron, and rose. But with the growing popularity of barfi in the west, it's become common to find flavours such as oreo, cheesecake, nutella, peanut butter, biscoff and so many more.

What does barfi taste like? ›

Burfi, also known as barfi, is a sweet treat especially common in Northern India, but worth tasting anywhere in the world (via Taste Atlas). This dessert is similar to fudge in texture, but made with milk rather than not chocolate that's found in traditional American recipes.

What is the difference between barfi and Katli? ›

Texture: Kaju katli has a fudgy and smooth texture due to the rich silver leaves. It is typically thin, flat, and diamond-shaped. Kaju barfi, on the other hand, has a slightly grainy and crumbly texture due to the addition of milk solids (khoya). It is usually thicker and cut into square or rectangular shapes.

What is the national sweets of India? ›

Do you know that Jalebi is the national sweet of India and you will find this sweet in every corner of India and the taste of the Jalebis of this shop is wonderful and you will...

What is India's No 1 sweet? ›

Officially the most loved dessert in India, Gulab Jamun has a fan base of its own. The funny thing is, the base of Gulab Jamun is actually not Indian! It is said that Gulab Jamun actually originated in Persia, and Indian chefs used “khoya” instead of the original ingredients to make it their own.

What is the oldest Indian sweet? ›

Malpua, a sweet deep-fried pancake dipped in sugar syrup, is one of India's most popular and oldest desserts, having been around for hudreds of years. Malpuas are essentially consumed on special occasions such as Holi, Janmasthami, or any rituals that include fasting.

What is the difference between barfi and Mithai? ›

Burfi is the most basic variety of mithai—a blank canvas of condensed milk and sugar molded into countless variations. Burfi is usually decorative, and will come in interesting shapes and colors, often finished with a tissue-paper-thin sheet of silver (totally edible, in case you were wondering).

What is barfi called in English? ›

बर्फ़ी (barfi) - Meaning in English

Barfi or burfi is a milk-based sweet from the Indian subcontinent with a fudge-like consistency. Its name comes from the Persian and Urdu word (barf) for snow. Barfi is consumed throughout India and Pakistan and is especially popular in North India.

What is the most famous Indian sweets? ›

1. Gulab Jamun. Arguably one of the most popular & beloved sweets of India, Indonesia, and other South Asian countries, Gulab Jamun has held its position as the ultimate comfort food for millions of people.

Is barfi Pakistani or Indian? ›

Barfi or burfi is a milk-based sweet from the Indian subcontinent with a fudge-like consistency. Its name comes from the Persian and Urdu word (barf) for snow. Barfi is consumed throughout India and Pakistan and is especially popular in North India.

Why is my burfi too soft? ›

There are two reason for this, either it is not completely cooked or you had put that burfi mixture on flame while cooking for more than the required time after adding sugar into it.

Should barfi be kept in fridge? ›

Milk-based sweets: Sweets like Rasgulla and Sandesh typically last 2-3 days when stored in the refrigerator. Dry sweets: Dry sweets like Barfi and Chikki can last up to 2 weeks when stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

What is plain Barfi made of? ›

Our delicious creamy plain barfi is made with pure butter ghee (clarified butter), sugar and the finest quality fresh channel island milk. A soft, creamy fudge like sweet that is sinfully indulgent. A 250g box of Plain Barfi will typically include three pieces of this sweet.

Is Barfi good for health? ›

Its main ingredient, coconut, is rich in dietary fibre, manganese, copper, iron, and healthy fats. Some health benefits of eating coconut barfi include: It may help treat anaemia: Coconut is rich in iron, which plays an important role in the production of haemoglobin.

How is burfi prepared? ›

Manufacture of burfi involves blending and kneading of khoa and sugar, preferably at low temperature (about 50-60oC) until a smooth and homogenous product is formed. The setting of this mixture at an appropriate temperature is essential for developing desirable texture in burfi.

What is chocolate burfi made of? ›

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