Cream Cheese Barfi (Sweetened Cream Cheese Cake)

Posted for ZWT6 Asian leg of tour. A sweet treat from Tibet. Prep and cooking times does not include chilling.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 1 cake

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs cream cheese
• 1 1⁄2 lbs sour cream
• 14  ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup  sifted flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup  almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup cashews, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup golden raisin
• 1⁄4 cup flaked coconut
•  nonstick cooking spray
•  whipped cream

Directions

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a food processor and process until mixture is well blended and still soft.
2. Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl and add the dough. Using a heavy wooden spoon, fold in thoroughly.
3. Spray a 3 quart baking dish and add mixture. Using the back of your wooden spoon, smooth over the top.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 325F or until lightly browned.
5. Chill in refrigerator at least 8 hours.
6. To serve, cut into cubes and place in individual dessert glasses and top with whipped cream.