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Pistachio & saffron ice cream recipe

Ingredients /nutrition

  • 3/4 cup superfine sugar
  • 2 bruised cardamom pods
  • 3 3/4 cups evaporated milk
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts
  • 22 saffron threads, soaked overnight in 1/4 cup hot milk

Methods / instructions

  1. Combine sugar, cardamoms, milk and heavy cream in a saucepan.
  2. Simmer for 10 minutes and divide milk mixture in 2 pitchers.
  3. Add pistachio nuts to one and saffron with milk to another.
  4. Set aside to cool.
  5. Pour mixture into molds and freeze overnight.

Servings: 4

Authentic Asia Cuisines: Indian Gourmet | Bengali Food