Vegan Malai Ladoo

4.50 from 6 votes

Vegan malai ladoo - sweet, cardamom-scented, Indian fudge balls - are a festive treat perfect for Diwali, Holi, or any holiday gathering! (gluten-free, soy-free with oil-free option)

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Soak and Chilling Time1 20

Total Time1 50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian, Vegan

Keyword: malai laddu, malai ladoo, malai ladoo recipe, milk powderladoo, vegan malai ladoo

Servings:

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

1/2 cup raw cashews soaked in hot water for at least 20 minutes
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons vegan cream cheese
7 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon coconut flour or use 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon oil or vegan butter omit for oil-free
5 tablespoons fine almond flour
seeds from 2 cardamom pods crushed coarsely
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
shredded coconut, chopped pistachios, or other toppings of choice optional

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Instructions

Drain the soaked cashews, and blend them with the water for a minute. Add the vegan cream cheese, sugar, salt, and coconut flour, then blend again until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a skillet. Use 2 tablespoons water to rinse out the blender, and add that to the skillet, as well, along with the vegan butter. Cook over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture will get lumpy then thicken evenly
Mix in the almond flour and cardamom, then continue to cook for another 10 minutes, or until the mixture pulls away from the sides and bottom of the pan.
Cool, then chill for an hour before shaping into 12 balls. Coat in shredded coconut or top with chopped pistachios or other decoration if you wish. Serve chilled.

Video

Notes

You can use 2 tablespoons vegan yogurt instead of the 3 tablespoons cream cheese.

Blend in 8 strands of saffron with the cashews for a saffron (kesar) malai ladoo. Use rose, vanilla, cinnamon, or other spices instead for even more variations in flavor!

Refrigerate for up to 4, days and freeze for up to a month.

Nutritional information is for 1 ball and does not include optional toppings.

Nutrition

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