Description
Delight in the creamy goodness of homemade Kulfi Ice Cream! This traditional Indian frozen dessert is made with rich milk, sweetened condensed milk, and aromatic cardamom. Topped with chopped pistachios and saffron, it’s a sweet and refreshing treat for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pistachios, almonds, cashews)
- Saffron strands for garnish (optional)
- Chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the whole milk over medium heat until it starts simmering.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the milk is reduced by half (about 30-40 minutes).
- Add sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, cardamom, and chopped nuts to the reduced milk, and stir well.
- Simmer for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture slightly thickens.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds or small cups, insert sticks, and freeze for at least 6 hours.
- To serve, pop out the kulfi and garnish with saffron strands and chopped pistachios, if desired.
Notes
- You can use a variety of nuts (pistachios, almonds, or cashews) based on your preference.
- For extra richness, you can add a tablespoon of cream to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg