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Kulfi Pistachio Cardamom Ice Cream

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This Kulfi Pistachio Cardamom Ice Cream combines the rich, dense texture of traditional Indian kulfi with a smooth custard base. Infused with cardamom and studded with chopped pistachios, it delivers a luxurious and aromatic dessert with deep flavor and satisfying creaminess.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 hours (including chilling and freezing)
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churned Ice Cream
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 cup cane sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup skim milk powder
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup unsalted pistachio nuts, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon natural pistachio flavor
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, skim milk powder, and half the sugar. Heat over medium until steaming, not boiling.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale and thickened.
  3. Temper the yolks by slowly whisking in 1 cup of the hot milk mixture.
  4. Return the yolk mixture to the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, cardamom, pistachio flavor, and vanilla extract.
  6. Strain the custard into a clean bowl to remove any solids. Fold in chopped pistachios.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully chilled.
  8. Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 2–3 minutes until soft set.
  9. Transfer to a container and freeze for 3–4 hours until firm.

Notes

  • For a saffron variation, soak a pinch of saffron in warm milk and add with the cardamom.
  • Substitute half the pistachios with chopped almonds for added depth.
  • Let ice cream sit for 5 minutes at room temperature before scooping for best texture.
  • To serve kulfi-style, freeze in molds and unmold before serving.

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