Description
Rich, creamy kulfi ice cream brings Indian dessert magic straight to your kitchen, blending aromatic cardamom and pistachios into a luxurious frozen treat. Dessert enthusiasts will savor this traditional delicacy that promises cool, indulgent comfort with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
Spices and Nuts:
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) chopped nuts (pistachios, almonds, cashews)
Garnish (Optional):
- Saffron strands
- Chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Warm whole milk in a sturdy saucepan over medium heat until gentle bubbles form around the edges.
- Lower temperature and continuously stir the milk, allowing it to reduce by half, approximately 30-40 minutes, ensuring no scorching occurs.
- Incorporate sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, ground cardamom, and finely chopped nuts into the reduced milk, mixing thoroughly.
- Continue simmering the mixture for 10-15 minutes, periodically stirring until it reaches a slightly thickened consistency.
- Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent skin formation.
- Transfer the cooled mixture into traditional kulfi molds or small serving cups, carefully inserting wooden sticks or kulfi sticks.
- Place molds in the freezer and allow them to solidify for a minimum of 6-8 hours or preferably overnight for optimal texture.
- When ready to serve, gently remove kulfi from molds by running briefly under warm water or sliding a knife along the edges.
- Optionally garnish with delicate saffron threads and additional crushed pistachios for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Milk reduction is crucial for achieving the authentic, rich kulfi texture, so be patient and stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Swap whole milk with almond or coconut milk for a dairy-free version that maintains the creamy consistency.
- Experiment with different nut combinations like almonds and cashews to create unique flavor profiles and added crunch.
- For a lighter dessert, use low-fat milk and reduce sugar quantities, keeping the traditional cardamom essence intact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg