Turkish Kazandibi with Daikon Slaw
A creamy, comforting Turkish dessert topped with a refreshing daikon slaw, perfect for warm evenings.
Ingredients
- β2 cups Milk
- β1 cup Sugar
- β2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- β2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- β8 ounces Kazandibi cream cheese
- β1 medium Daikon
- β2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- β1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- 2
Add the unsalted butter and stir until melted.
- 3
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 4
In a blender or food processor, combine the kazandibi cream cheese and cooled milk mixture. Blend until smooth.
- 5
Pour the mixture into individual serving cups or ramekins.
- 6
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
- 7
To make the daikon slaw, grate the daikon and squeeze out excess water.
- 8
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and salt. Pour over the daikon and toss to coat.
- 9
To serve, top each chilled kazandibi with a spoonful of daikon slaw.