Lychee Bhapa Doi: A Creamy Bengali Dessert with a Fruity Twist

Lychee Bhapa Doi 🤍🌹 A luscious Bengali dessert infused with the sweetness of lychee and the fragrance of rose.

Ingredients You'll Need – 1 litre thick curd – 10-12 lychees – 2 tbsp rose syrup – ¼ cup condensed milk

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Step 1: Prepare Hung Curd Strain the curd well to remove excess water and get a rich, creamy texture.

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Step 2: Make Lychee Puree Blend peeled and deseeded lychees with condensed milk until smooth.

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step 3: Combine Everything Mix hung curd, lychee puree and rose syrup until smooth and lump-free.

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Step 4: Steam Until Set Pour into a lined tin, cover with foil and steam for 25-30 minutes. Refrigerate Let it cool and chill for 8-10 hours or overnight.

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Ready to Serve! 🤍🌹 Slice, garnish if desired, and enjoy the creamy, fruity goodness of Lychee Bhapa Doi.

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