Delicate and melt-in-your-mouth, Chocolate Burfi is a classic Indian mithai crafted with care and tradition. This premium sweet is essential for Diwali gifting, weddings, and family celebrations.
Grease an 8x8 inch square pan with a thin layer of butter and set aside.
In a heavy-bottomed nonstick pan over medium-low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Immediately add the whole milk and warm just until steaming.
Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and sift in the milk powder. Mix vigorously to eliminate all lumps and achieve a smooth consistency.
Continue to cook the mixture, stirring constantly for 8–10 minutes, until it thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
Sprinkle in the cardamom powder and mix well. Divide the mixture into two equal portions.
To one portion, add cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Cook on low heat, stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and incorporated.
Quickly spread the plain milk burfi layer into the prepared pan using a buttered spatula. Immediately layer the chocolate mixture on top, gently smoothing for clean layers.
Press down gently and garnish with chopped pistachios. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour before transferring to the refrigerator for an additional hour to set.
Once firm, cut into bite-sized squares using a sharp knife. Serve at room temperature for a perfect, melt-in-your-mouth texture.