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Chocolate Shrikhand Recipe

Rishita Thalluri

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Published: Jan 10, 2023

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Author :Rishita Thalluri

Rishita Thalluri

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Rishita Thalluri is a passionate home cook who loves celebrating Indian flavors with a ...

Published : Jan 10, 2023

Last Updated Date: Feb 04, 2026

Make a delicious fusion of chocolate and shrikhand with this recipe. It is perfect for any occasion, from festivals to dinner parties.

Difficulty:easy

Serves:5

Time:7 hours

Contains egg: No

What is Chocolate Shrikhand?

Chocolate Shrikhand is a modern twist on the old-school Maharashtrian dessert made from a thick, strained curd. The traditional version had flavors of cardamom and saffron, and was also known for a smooth texture, gentle sweetness, and cooling nature. This version brings in cocoa and cream together, turning it into a rich chocolate shrikhand that still has the original method and appeals to modern tastes.

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Ingredients Needed

5
Servings

For the Recipe

5 cups Curd
1 tsp Cardamom Powder
½ cup Powdered Sugar
1 tbsp Sliced Almonds
2 tbsp Cadbury Cocoa PowderBuy
1 tbsp Chironji
1 tbsp Pista
¼ cup Fresh Cream

How to Make Chocolate Shrikhand

Step 1

Place a strainer over a large bowl. Spread cheese cloth over the strainer.

Step 2

Add curd, bring all the edges together. tie and hung for 7-8 hours.

Step 3

Add powdered sugar, cadbury cocoa powder, fresh cream, cardamom powder and whisk well.

Step 4

Garnish with chironji, pista, almonds and serve along with puri.

Texture & Sweetness Tips

Always use fresh, full-fat curd for the best creamy base.
Hang the curd for at least 7-8 hours to get all the excess whey drained out properly.
Use a sifter when adding cocoa powder to avoid lumps and a bitter taste.
Add powdered sugar gradually and taste as you go along.
A little bit of fresh cream can be good, but add it separately for the best results.
Give it some time to chill before serving so all the flavors can settle and it thickens naturally.

Serving Ideas

Serve it up chilled with some hot puris for the traditional combo.
Present it in a fancy dessert bowl, topped off with some nuts and cocoa dust.
Layer it in some glasses with some biscuit crumbs for a fusion dessert that's out of this world.
Use it as a filling for some mini tart shells.
Top it off with some fresh berries for a fun and modern twist.