Shrikand

Shrikand is a yogurt based Indian dessert, you sweeten it with sugar and mix your favorite toppings, it is so easy and simple to make! I use Greek yogurt which makes it really rich, creamy and tangy. The great thing about this dessert is that it is really versatile, you can use whichever fruits and nuts that you have on hand! Some add-ins that I have used are pomegranate, pistachios, slivered almonds, chocolate chips, mango...and the list goes on! Traditionally this dish has a few pinches of saffron, which gives the dessert this awesome pale yellow color and a distinct flavor but it is completely optional.

Ingredients
- 32 oz Carton 2% Greek Yogurt (I like Fage)
- 1 cup super fine sugar
- 2 pinches of saffron (optional)
- 1-1/2 - 2 cups of your favorite add-ins

Directions
- Empty contents of the yogurt carton into a large sheet of cheesecloth lined colander.
- Bring all four corners of the cheese cloth together, twist the four corners together and tighten it around the yogurt, squeezing any excess water from the yogurt. Secure with a rubber band. Place in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
- At this point most of the liquid will have drained, squeeze the tied cheese cloth a few times to get the last drops of liquid out.
- Place sugar and contents of cheese cloth in a large bowl (the yogurt will look like thick ricotta cheese), and with a hand held mixer, whisk on medium speed until the sugar is well incorporated (you will know the sugar has been well combined with the yogurt when the shrikand becomes shiny).
- Taste the shrikand, if it is not sweet enough add necessary amount of sugar and keep mixing.
- Fold in your favorite mix-ins along with the saffron and enjoy!

Serving size- about 6 people