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    Home » Sweets and Desserts » Vino Sandesh | How to make Chocolate Stuffed Malai Sandesh

    Vino Sandesh | How to make Chocolate Stuffed Malai Sandesh

    Published: Sep 26, 2017 · Modified: Nov 7, 2020 by Srivalli · 10 Comments

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    Vino Sandesh is my choice for V in the A to Z Bengali Sweet Series. V was one of the tough letters to get. I did come across a Sweetshop version going by Victoria Sandesh, which seems to be popular. However, I couldn't find a recipe for it. The picture used for this sweet was colour, which meant I might be repeating myself.

    After much search, I came across this online store selling something called the Vino Sandesh. Luckily, they had a description of what the Sandesh was made of and I only needed a mention. I came up with a recipe following their notes. It seems Vino Sandesh is a double treat with two types of Sandesh packed into one. The outer layer has the regular Sandesh stuffed with an inner layer of chocolate Sandesh. I wanted to make it even more special and hence had a dark chocolate ganache spread over the Chocolate Sandesh before sandwiching.

    Needless to say, this was one of the super duper hit of the whole series, with everybody wanting a second serving. With the measurement I did, I got about 4 pieces of this sandwich and it wasn't enough at all. As you guess, this is one of those that will surely be repeated again.

    As with all Paneer Based Bengali Sweets, you need to make fresh soft Paneer/Chhana and then knead it well. The additional step you would be doing while making Sandesh will be finally kneading with half of the sugar quantity before cooking it.

    How to Make Soft Homemade Chhana for Bengali Sweets

    How to Knead Chhana for Soft Bengali Sweets

    In this A to Z Bengali Sweets for Protein Rich dishes:

    A for Aam Sandesh
    B for Bhapa Sandesh
    C for Channar Puli
    D for Danadar
    E for Elixir Sandesh
    F for Fruit Sandesh
    G for Gajarer Sandesh
    H for Hot Chocolate Sandesh Truffle
    I for Ice Cream Sandesh
    J for Jilapi
    K for Khirkadam
    L for Lyangcha
    M for Malai Sandesh
    N for Nikhuti Payesh
    O for Orange Sandesh
    P for Pantua
    Q for Quick Rasmalai
    R for Rasgulla
    S for Sita Bhog
    T for Tota Puli
    U for Utshob Sondesh

    Step by Step Pictures for making soft chhana for Bengali Sweets

    Step by Step Pictures for kneading to make Sandesh

    Step by Step Pictures for making Malai Sandesh

    Step by Step Pictures for making Chocolate Sandesh

    Vino Sandesh | How to make Chocolate Stuffed Malai Sandesh

    Ingredients Needed

    For the Dark Chocolate Ganache

    1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Compound
    1 tbsp Cream
    1/2 tbsp Butter

    For the Malai Sandesh

    1 cup Paneer / Chhana / Cottage Cheese
    1/2 cup Sugar powdered

    For the Chocolate Sandesh

    1/2 cup Paneer / chhana / Cottage Cheese
    2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
    1/4 cup Sugar powdered

    1/4 cup Mixed Nuts finely chopped

    For the Dark Chocolate Ganache

    In a microwave-safe bowl, take the chopped dark chocolate compound, microwave for a minute.
    Remove and whisk to melt the chocolate.
    Add the cream and butter and microwave again for a minute. Keep it aside.

    For the Malai Sandesh

    Take the chhana after kneading and mix with sugar.
    Heat a nonstick pan and cook this chhana for 4 to 5 mins. We are not supposed to cook for long as chhana can turn to crumble.
    This should be just enough for us to mold it into shapes.
    Remove, press a teaspoon of chhana into a square-shaped mold. Refrigerate for 30 mins.

    For the Chocolate Sandesh

    Take the chhana after kneading and mix with sugar.
    Heat a nonstick pan and cook this chhana for 4 to 5 mins. We are not supposed to cook for long as chhana can turn to crumble.
    Then add the cocoa powder and combine everything well.
    The chhana should be cooked just enough for us to mold it into shapes.
    Remove, press a teaspoon of chhana into a square-shaped molds. Refrigerate for 30 mins.

    Assembling Vino Sandesh

    Unmold all the layers, now take two layers of Malai Sandesh, place on a plate.
    On one layer, place the chocolate Sandesh.
    Spread a teaspoon of dark chocolate ganache.
    Place the other Malai Sandesh over this and press well.
    Continue with the rest of the pieces.
    Garnish each with mixed nuts.
    This can be refrigerated until serving.
    Serve chill

    Notes

    All the layers will be very soft to handle, so refrigerate till it becomes a little firm to handle.
    Having the dark chocolate ganache spread is optional, however, I strongly recommend it.

    Vino Sandesh
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    Vino Sandesh | How to make Chocolate Stuffed Malai Sandesh

    Vino Sandesh is a sandwich of regular Sandesh stuffed with chocolate sandesh. To make this richer, spread a layer of dark chocolate ganache spread over the Chocolate Sandesh before sandwiching.
    Course Sweets
    Cuisine Bengali
    Occasion Diwali, Festival Meal
    By Diet Protein Rich
    Dish Type Paneer Dishes
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 4 pieces
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For the Dark Chocolate Ganache

    • 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Compound
    • 1 tbsp Cream
    • 1/2 tbsp Butter

    For the Malai Sandesh

    • 1 cup Paneer / Chhana / Cottage Cheese
    • 1/2 cup Sugar powdered

    For the Chocolate Sandesh

    • 1/2 cup Paneer / Chhana / Cottage Cheese
    • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
    • 1/4 cup Sugar powdered

    Other Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup Mixed Nuts finely chopped

    Instructions

    For the Dark Chocolate Ganache

    • In a microwave safe bowl, take the chopped dark chocolate compound, microwave for a minute.
    • Remove and whisk to melt the chocolate.
    • Add the cream and butter and microwave again for a minute. Keep it aside.

    For the Malai Sandesh

    • Take the chhana after kneading and mix with sugar.
    • Heat a nonstick pan and cook this chhana for 4 to 5 mins. We are not supposed to cook for long as chhana can turn crumble.
    • This should be just enough for us to mold it into shapes.
    • Remove, press a teaspoon of chhana into a square shaped molds. Refrigerate for 30 mins.

    For the Chocolate Sandesh

    • Take the chhana after kneading and mix with sugar.
    • Heat a nonstick pan and cook this chhana for 4 to 5 mins. We are not supposed to cook for long as chhana can turn crumble.
    • Then add the cocoa powder and combine everything well.
    • The chhana should be cooked just enough for us to mold it into shapes.
    • Remove, press a teaspoon of chhana into a square shaped molds. Refrigerate for 30 mins.

    Assembling Vino Sandesh

    • Unmold all the layers, now take two layers of Malai Sandesh, place on a plate.
    • On one layer, place the chocolate sandesh.
    • Spread a teaspoon of dark chocolate ganache.
    • Place the other Malai Sandesh over this and press well.
    • Continue with the rest of the pieces.
    • Garnish each with mixed nuts.
    • This can be refrigerated until serving.
    • Serve chill

    Notes

    All the layers will be very soft to handle, so refrigerate till it becomes little firm to handle.
    Having the dark chocolate ganache spread is optional, however, I strongly recommend.
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    Comments

    1. vaishalisabnani says

      September 26, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      This must have been a treat for the kids, I had been wondering why nothing is coming up with chocolate..poor kiddos they must have been missing on it this marathon.

      Reply
    2. Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says

      September 26, 2017 at 7:40 pm

      Sandesh with chocolate layer is just yumm.. Lovely innovation..

      Reply
    3. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says

      September 26, 2017 at 8:34 pm

      I always love milk and chocolate combo. This sounds delicious.

      Reply
    4. Sapana says

      September 26, 2017 at 11:59 pm

      No wonder it was the super hit among the series. Looks absolutely sinful and a real treat ????????

      Reply
    5. Gayathri says

      September 27, 2017 at 11:10 am

      What an awesome variety of sandesh. Love that chocolate twist you have given. I am bookmarking this to try later..

      Reply
    6. Priya Suresh says

      September 28, 2017 at 12:08 am

      Am awestuck to know about the varieties of sandesh you have tried for this month's BM, dunno which one to try now. Vino sandesh rocks.

      Reply
    7. Sowmya:) says

      September 28, 2017 at 7:44 am

      Chocolate and Sandesh! Can it get any better? Looks delicious Valli...you totally rocked this marathon!

      Reply
    8. themadscientistskitchen says

      September 28, 2017 at 4:17 pm

      Awesome two of my most favourite things together.Sandesh n chocolate.

      Reply
    9. Mayuri Patel says

      September 29, 2017 at 11:46 pm

      When I read the name initially I thought it would be a wine flavored sandesh. However, the chocolate one looks equally exciting.

      Reply
    10. ruchi indu says

      October 09, 2017 at 3:23 pm

      Sandesh with chocolate. wow!! You have rocked this marathon Valli.

      Reply

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