Kesar Pista Ice cream

5 from 1 vote

Homemade Kesar Pista Kulfi is a decadent, blissful dessert that deserves every bit of appreciation. It is a perfect make-ahead recipe with the most effortless preparation and, ideally, the most tempting frozen dessert to surprise your guests with.

Prep: 10

Cook: 20

Total: 30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Eggless, Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Servings: KULFIS

Calories: 300kcal

Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

3½ cups Full Fat Milk
½ cup Half and Half
1½ tablespoons Cornstarch dissolved in milk
14 oz Sweetened Condensed milk
2¼ cups Milk Powder
3 tablespoons Slivered Pistachios
1 teaspoon Elaichi powder
½ teaspoon Rose Essence
¾ teaspoon Kewra Essence

Instructions

CORNSTARCH SLURRY

Combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of milk in a bowl. Mix until smooth and lump-free.

PREPARE KULFI

Add milk and half n half to a heavy-bottomed pan and let it simmer on a low flame.
Keep stirring the milk when it is boiling — Milk needs to be stirred continuously when boiling and not left unattended as it may stick to the pan and get burnt.
Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Keep stirring the milk to avoid any lump formation.
Add condensed milk and mix until combined.
Add milk powder and whisk until well blended and no lumps remain.
Stir in saffron milk.
Mix it well.
Add chopped nuts and eliachi powder. Mix until blended. Take the kulfi mixture off the flame. Allow it to cool for 30 minutes.
Pour this mixture into kulfi molds.
Put the lid on and freeze until set.
Remove your frozen kulfi from the freezer once perfectly set in the molds. Now, place each mold in a cup filled with lukewarm water (not hot water) for about a minute. While doing so, keep the mold slightly inclined to avoid the water from getting inside the mold. Now, carefully wiggle the mold stick to let the Kulfi slide out effortlessly! Serve immediately.
Make a big batch, and you are ready to relish it for days to come, as it stays fresh in the freezer for 2 or 3 months.

Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I store these homemade Kesar Pista Kulfi?

Yes, you can make this Kesar Pista Kulfi in a big batch and save it for devouring later. These homemade frozen delights can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 months and relished whenever you need to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Let them freeze and store in the molds or if unmolded, wrap them tightly in a plastic sheet and then freeze them in an airtight container.

Can this recipe of homemade Kesar Pista Kulfi be doubled?

Yes, of course. This Kulfi is an easily scalable recipe. It can be scaled to fit your requirement.

Suppose you have to cater to a larger gathering, double up or triple up the quantity of the ingredients as mentioned on the recipe card and follow the instructions for the best preparation.

How can I serve these homemade Kesar Pista Kulfi?

You can serve them as is after unmolding. Alternately,

Here is a delicious variation to the recipe - After unmolding, you can devour this heavenly dessert just as it is.

Or you can take it up a notch.

You can unmold the kulfi, cut them into pieces, serve them topped with falooda (thin vermicelli noodles for desserts), and drizzle them with some flavorsome rose syrup.

This makes the yummiest and super indulgent Falooda Kulfi ready to delight the kulfi lover in you.

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