Creamy Indian Rose Kulfi Ice Cream Recipe Easy Homemade Delight
A creamy, dense Indian rose kulfi ice cream with floral notes and rich dairy, perfect for a refreshing summer dessert. This recipe uses simple ingredients and slow-reduced milk for a velvety texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups (950 ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons rosewater
- 4–5 green cardamom pods, crushed
- 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped pistachios, toasted
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
- Optional: a pinch of saffron strands soaked in 1 tablespoon warm milk
Instructions
- Pour 4 cups (950 ml) whole milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and add 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar. Place over medium heat and stir gently until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium-low and simmer the milk, stirring often to avoid burning, for 45 to 50 minutes until the milk thickens by half and coats the back of a spoon.
- Add crushed cardamom pods and saffron soaked in warm milk. Cook for another 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup (240 ml) sweetened condensed milk and 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream.
- Strain the mixture through a fine strainer into a clean bowl to remove cardamom bits and milk skin. Let cool to room temperature.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons rosewater. Adjust rosewater to taste but avoid overpowering.
- Pour mixture into kulfi molds, small bowls, or silicone cupcake liners. Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.
- Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight. Remove from freezer 3-5 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Notes
Stir milk often during reduction to prevent burning. Skim off any milk skin for smooth texture. Add rosewater gradually to avoid overpowering floral flavor. Toast pistachios lightly for enhanced flavor. Remove kulfi from freezer 3-5 minutes before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 100 grams per
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Fat: 12
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