PISTACHIO AND ROSE WATER KULFI
Eight 3-ounce servings

Kulfi is an Indian still-frozen dessert traditionally made by cooking milk down until rich and concentrated. It is common, however, to use evaporated milk and cream for a speedier procedure. For information on rose water, see Extracts and Flavorings.

Combine in a medium saucepan:

  • One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 cardamom pods, crushed

Bring just to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then take off the heat, let cool, and refrigerate overnight.

Strain the mixture; discard the solids. Stir in:

  • ¼ cup pistachios, very finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon rose water

Pour the mixture into kulfi molds or small paper cups, transfer to the freezer, and allow to freeze solid, overnight. To unmold, run the molds under cool water until the ice cream pops out. If using paper cups, simply peel the paper away from the ice cream and invert onto a plate.

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Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts