Fragrant Indian Kesar Kulfi with Saffron Threads

Name: Fragrant Indian Kesar Kulfi with Saffron Threads
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Whole milk; Heavy cream; Sugar; Saffron threads; Cardamom powder; Pistachios; Rose water; Saffron threads; Chopped pistachios

Traditional Indian frozen dessert flavored with saffron and cardamom

This creamy, rich Indian Kesar Kulfi is a saffron-infused dessert with a unique, exotic flavor, perfect for ending a meal on a sweet and aromatic note.

8 h (including freezing time)
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Base

Whole milk

1 liter

Heavy cream

1 cup

Sugar

1/2 cup

For the Flavoring

Saffron threads

1/4 teaspoon, lightly crushed

Cardamom powder

1 teaspoon

Pistachios

1/4 cup, chopped

Rose water

2 tablespoons

For Garnishing

Saffron threads

10–12 threads

Chopped pistachios

As needed

Preparation

Marinating the Saffron

Soak Saffron

Soak the saffron threads in 2 tablespoons of warm milk for 10 minutes.

Release Aroma

Stir to release the vibrant color and aroma of the saffron.

Preparing the Kulfi Base

Boil Milk

In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring the whole milk to a boil.

Use a non-stick pan for easier cooking and cleanup.

Reduce Milk

Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the milk is reduced to half its original volume.

Constantly stir the milk to prevent sticking or burning.

Add Sugar

Add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved.

Cooking Process

Infusing Flavor

Stir in the saffron milk and cardamom into the reduced milk mixture.

Cream Addition

Incorporate the heavy cream and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Enriching Texture

Mix in the chopped pistachios and rose water, then let the mixture cool to room temperature.

Plating & Serving