Quick Kulfi Recipe (Rose and Saffron Flavor)
This quick and creamy saffron and rose kulfi is made without simmering milk for hours. Fragrant, floral, and rich—it's the perfect summer dessert, no ice cream maker needed.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Kulfi Base
- 1 can evaporated milk (12 ounces)
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 can of condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 1 tbsp rose water
- A small pinch saffron sprigs
Garnish
- crushed pistachios (to taste)
- dried rose petals
Instructions
- Simmer saffron milk: In a saucepan, add evaporated milk, saffron strands, and cardamom. Bring to a gentle simmer over low-medium heat and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Whip the cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. This gives the kulfi its light, creamy texture without needing an ice cream machine.
- Combine condensed milk and rose water: Stir the condensed milk and rose water into the cooled saffron-infused milk mixture.
- Fold together: Gently fold the milk mixture into the whipped cream, being careful not to deflate it too much.
- Final whip: Whip everything together briefly (15–30 seconds) to smooth and lightly aerate the mixture.
- Freeze: Pour into kulfi molds, popsicle molds, or a loaf pan. Cover and freeze for 6–8 hours or overnight.
Notes
(1) If the mixture folds in smoothly, feel free to skip the final whip. But if it looks streaky or thin, a quick 15-second whip helps smooth it out.
(2) Bloom saffron in warm milk is what extracts maximum flavor and color so don't skip it!
(3) Stop whipping cream at soft peaks—over- whipping will make it grainy.
(4) You can pour the mixture into kulfi molds, popsicle molds, or even mini mason jars.
(5) Adjust rose water to taste—start with 1 tsp if you're unsure.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.1mg
