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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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