Mango Kulfi

Recipe No: 96

Kulfi is one of the most famous North Indian Desserts and I started having  it often after coming to US. This rich, creamy decadence is especially attractive as it comes on a stick. Adding some Mango flavor makes it extra special.

Ingredients                                 Makes 12

• Mango Pulp………………………………..1 Cup (Store bought)
• Heavy Cream……………………………..1 ½ Cups
• Cardamom………………………………...2 (Use only the seeds)
• Sugar…………………………………….…..8 Tablespoons
• Saffron Strands…………………………..1 good pinch
• Coarsely ground Pistachios……….....2 Tablespoons
• Mango Essence…………………………..1/2 Teaspoon
• Popsicle molds

Method of Preparation

1. Powder together Cardamom seeds, Sugar and Saffron. This process will make the sugar dissolve faster in the cream. Instead you can pound this together in a Mortar and Pestle till Cardamom seeds and Saffron is almost powdered.

2. Combine the Mango Pulp, Sugar mixture, and Heavy Cream and whip till it attains a thick consistency. This won’t whip up hard as a Whipping Cream but it will attain a thick consistency so that when you raise the whip, the dripping mixture will form ribbons on top of the batter.
3. Mix in Mango essence and ground Pistachios into the Mango Heavy Cream mixture.
4. Pour it into Ice Pop molds and freeze for 6-8 hours or till it is set properly.
5. To unmold, pour hot water on the under surface of the mold till the frozen Kulfi loosen up along the sides.
6. Serve cold with a light sprinkle of crushed Pistachios.

Notes:

• If you don’t have Popsicle molds, then pour this into small paper cups and cover with Aluminum foil. Insert Popsicle sticks along the middle of the Aluminum foil into the middle of the Kulfi till it touches the bottom of the paper cups. The Aluminum foil will protect the Kulfi from cross contamination in the freezer (Contamination from  raw meat or fish) and will keep the Popsicle stick in place.
• If you don’t have Popsicle molds or Paper cups just pour the mixture into a big container; freeze it and serve like Ice cream.
• I never made this with fresh mangoes. The store bought Mango pulp has a very strong concentrated flavor which is perfect for this Dessert and are available in most of the Indian and International stores.
• Mango Essence is essential for this and is available in most of the Indian stores.

Make it, enjoy the deliciousness and
serve it to your family with love…