Cardamom Pistachio Kulfi Pops 1769871328754 Ryrl
A rich, dense, and creamy traditional Indian frozen dessert infused with aromatic green cardamom and crunchy roasted pistachios.

Total
1h
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Serves
6
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Recipe serves 6
Ingredients
- 4 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 8 pieces Green cardamom pods, crushed
- 0.5 cup Shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 pinch Saffron strands(optional)
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon Rose water(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large heavy-bottomed pan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the milk mixture, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until it reduces by half its original volume.
- 3
Whisk in the condensed milk, sugar, and saffron strands, continuing to cook for another 10 minutes.
- 4
Dissolve the cornstarch in a tablespoon of cold milk and stir it into the pan to slightly thicken the mixture.
- 5
Remove from heat and stir in the crushed cardamom powder, rose water, and half of the chopped pistachios.
- 6
Allow the mixture to cool completely to room temperature before pouring into kulfi molds or popsicle sticks.
- 7
Sprinkle the remaining pistachios into the molds and insert popsicle sticks once the mixture is semi-set (about 2 hours in).
- 8
Freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight until completely firm before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
345
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 32 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 115 mg |
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