Cadbury Chandrapuli Recipe Recipe

Directions

How to Make

Step 1: Melt the Chocolate

Break the Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate into small, even pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl. Melt gently using a microwave or double-boiler method. Stir until completely smooth and glossy.

Step 2: Prepare the Coconut-Khoya Mixture

In a pan, add equal amounts of the sweetened coconut and mawa. Cook gently while stirring. Add the melted Cadbury chocolate and mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly combined and the mixture becomes soft and cohesive.

Step 3: Cool the Mixture

Transfer the mixture to a flat plate or tray and spread it evenly. Allow it to cool slightly until it is comfortable to handle but still soft enough to shape.

Step 4: Shape the Chandrapuli

Lightly brush traditional wooden Chandrapuli molds with ghee. Take a small portion of the mixture, press it firmly into the mold, and carefully release it. Repeat until all the mixture is used. Serve once set.

The Bengali Origins of Chandrapuli

Chandrapuli is a traditional Bengali sweet often associated with festive occasions and celebrations. Its distinctive crescent-like shape and coconut-based filling make it a recognizable part of Bengali sweet-making traditions. Traditionally, coconut and khoya are combined to create a rich, mildly sweet filling that is shaped using molds.

This Cadbury Chandrapuli brings a modern chocolate twist to that familiar preparation. The addition of smooth Dairy Milk chocolate adds creamy cocoa notes while complementing the natural sweetness of coconut and richness of khoya. It is a simple way to give a traditional festive sweet a contemporary flavor without losing its classic character.

Pro Tips for Clean Mould Release

• Grease the Molds Well: A light coating of ghee helps the Chandrapuli release without sticking.
• Cool Before Shaping: Let the mixture cool slightly so it is firm enough to handle but remains pliable.
• Press Firmly: Pack the mixture into every corner of the mold for a clean, defined shape.
• Work Quickly: The mixture can firm up as it cools, so shape the sweets while they are still pliable.
• Avoid Excess Moisture: Too much milk can make the mixture difficult to mold.

How to Store Your Chandrapuli

• Place the prepared Cadbury Chandrapuli in an airtight container and refrigerate for 4–5 days.
• Keep the sweets chilled and allow them to sit at room temperature briefly before serving for a softer texture.

Break the Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate into small, even pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl.

Melt gently using a microwave or double-boiler method.

Stir until completely smooth and glossy.

In a pan, add equal amounts of the sweetened coconut and mawa.

Cook gently while stirring.

Add the melted Cadbury chocolate and mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly combined and the mixture becomes soft and cohesive.

Transfer the mixture to a flat plate or tray and spread it evenly.

Allow it to cool slightly until it is comfortable to handle but still soft enough to shape.

Lightly brush traditional wooden Chandrapuli molds with ghee.

Take a small portion of the mixture, press it firmly into the mold, and carefully release it.

Repeat until all the mixture is used.

Serve once set.

Grease the Molds Well: A light coating of ghee helps the Chandrapuli release without sticking.

Cool Before Shaping: Let the mixture cool slightly so it is firm enough to handle but remains pliable.

Press Firmly: Pack the mixture into every corner of the mold for a clean, defined shape.

Work Quickly: The mixture can firm up as it cools, so shape the sweets while they are still pliable.

Avoid Excess Moisture: Too much milk can make the mixture difficult to mold.

Place the prepared Cadbury Chandrapuli in an airtight container and refrigerate for 4–5 days.

Keep the sweets chilled and allow them to sit at room temperature briefly before serving for a softer texture.

Yes, store-bought khoya works well. Choose fresh, good-quality khoya with a soft texture for the best results.

The mixture may have been too dry or cooked for too long. Add a small amount of milk and mix gently until it becomes soft and pliable.

Yes. You can shape the mixture into small rounds or flattened pieces by hand, although the traditional mold gives Chandrapuli its signature appearance.

When stored properly in an airtight container in the refrigerator, Cadbury Chandrapuli can stay fresh for 4–5 days.