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    Home / News / Lifestyle News / Enchanting desserts: Cooking with cardamom
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    Enchanting desserts: Cooking with cardamom

    By Simran Jeet
    Jan 02, 2025
    11:01 am

    What's the story

    Cardamom, a native Indian spice, holds a special place in our hearts (and kitchens!) for its unique flavor and aroma.

    While it's a staple in savory dishes, cardamom also has a secret superpower: it's a game-changer for desserts.

    This article explores five creative ways to incorporate cardamom into your sweet treats, enhancing both their flavor and aroma.

    Tea time

    Cardamom infused tea cakes

    Tea cakes are delicious, but have you ever tried one with cardamom? It's a game-changer!

    By adding ground cardamom to the cake batter or steeping whole pods in the milk used for the batter, you create a unique flavor. It's subtle but makes a big difference.

    These cakes are perfect for serving with afternoon tea or coffee. They're a fun way to switch things up from the usual recipes.

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    Cool treats

    Aromatic cardamom ice cream

    Turn homemade ice cream into an exotic dessert with a hint of cardamom.

    Simply stir some ground cardamom into your ice cream base before churning.

    The spice adds not only its unique flavor but also a fragrant note. This pairs particularly well with both vanilla and chocolate bases.

    Serve this ice cream on its own or with warm pies and cobblers for a truly special treat.

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    Fruity delight

    Cardamom-spiced fruit compote

    Fruit compotes make delicious desserts on their own, but they're also perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, or even a warm bowl of oatmeal.

    Just simmer your favorite fruits (think apples, pears, or even a mix of berries) with a generous pinch of ground cardamom and sugar to taste.

    The spice adds a surprising depth to the fruit's natural sweetness, resulting in a compote that's both familiar and unexpectedly sophisticated.

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    Comfort bowl

    Exotic cardamom rice pudding

    Rice pudding is a staple dessert in many cultures, and a quintessential comfort food.

    Adding cardamom to this traditional treat not only elevates the taste but also introduces a touch of exotic warmth.

    Boil rice in milk with sugar, then mix in ground cardamom during the final stages of cooking.

    Top with nuts and raisins for extra crunch, and serve either warm or cold.

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    Sweet snack

    Cardamom-flavored shortbread cookies

    Shortbread cookies are a classic favorite, loved for their rich, buttery texture and simple elegance.

    Infusing the dough with ground cardamom adds a subtle, unexpected twist that elevates these cookies to a whole new level of deliciousness.

    The fragrant spice complements the buttery richness of the shortbread, creating a sophisticated treat perfect for pairing with tea or coffee, or for serving as part of a special dessert platter.

    Done!
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