Best Easy Cream Chop Recipe

Sweet, aromatic, and deeply satisfying, Cream Chop is a beloved Indian dessert with centuries of tradition. This family celebration staple adds sweetness to festivals, weddings, and everyday moments of joy.

Cook 80 min Difficulty NORMAL 290 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • whole milk 3 cups
  • white sandwich bread 8 slices
  • heavy cream 1 cup
  • pistachios 0.25 cup
  • slivered almonds 0.25 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • granulated sugar 0.75 cup
  • rose water 1.5 tbsp
  • ground cardamom 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 32 g 44%
Protein 6 g 8%
Fat 15 g 47%
Serving size 90g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Pour whole milk into a heavy saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. Simmer until reduced by 1/3, about 22–25 minutes.

  2. 2

    Whisk in the granulated sugar and ground cardamom, then continue simmering gently until the mixture thickens and reaches a rich, creamy consistency. Stir constantly at this stage to avoid sticking.

  3. 3

    Remove the crusts from the bread slices. Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice evenly, ensuring a uniform thickness for even soaking later.

  4. 4

    Layer the flattened bread slices in a deep serving dish, slightly overlapping. Pour the hot milk mixture evenly over the bread, making sure each slice is well coated and saturated.

  5. 5

    Chill the assembled dessert in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes. Before serving, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread it gently over the top. Garnish with chopped pistachios and slivered almonds, then drizzle with rose water.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this Cream Chop recipe?
Whole milk is the main ingredient that gives Cream Chop its creamy base and traditional depth of flavor. Combined with bread slices that soak up the sweet milk, the dessert’s characteristic texture and richness are achieved.
Q. How should heat be managed during the milk reduction step?
Keep the milk over medium heat and stir frequently, especially after adding sugar and cardamom, to prevent scorching or sticking to the pan. Gentle simmering allows the milk to thicken slowly without burning.
Q. How do I prevent the bread from becoming mushy or falling apart?
Flattening the bread to an even thickness and pouring the hot milk mixture evenly ensures every slice soaks up flavor without disintegrating. Chilling in the refrigerator for at least an hour helps the dessert set and keeps slices intact when serving.
Q. How many calories are in one serving, and what is the nutrition profile?
Each serving contains approximately 290 kcal, with 32g carbohydrates (44%), 6g protein (8%), and 15g fat (47%). This provides a balanced indulgence, perfect for sharing on special occasions.
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