2tablespoonfinely chopped pistachios + 1 tablespoon for topping
Instructions
Prepare & Assemble Kulfi
Peel and chop mangoes. Follow this easy guide on how to cut mangoes if needed. Blend mangoes in a blender or use a hand blender to puree them until smooth.
In the same blender jar, add whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, soaked saffron, milk powder, and cardamom powder. Using the smoothie button blend everything until well combined and smooth.
If adding nuts, add 2 tablespoons of sliced or chopped pistachios and stir it with a spatula to combine the nuts.
Pour the mix into 3 oz. disposable paper cups, leaving a ½-inch space from the top. Top with the reserved pistachios and saffron strands.
Cover and seal each cup tightly with aluminum foil. Now, make a small incision in the center using a pairing knife, and insert an ice cream stick. Alternatively, pour into kulfi / Ice cream molds and assemble as per the manufacturer's instructions. Place them in the freezer for 6-8 hours, or overnight.
How to Serve Kulfi
Remove the mango kulfic cups from the freezer 5-10 minutes. Using kitchen shears make ½-inch cuts along the circumference of the cup. Now gently peel off the cup segments to separate the kulfi. If using a kulfi mold, follow the manufacturer's instructions or partially dip it in warm water for 1-2 minutes to loosen the kulfi. Now, twist the ice cream stick and pull out the kulfi. Enjoy!
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Notes
Mangoes: Use ripe, sweet, and non-fibrous mangoes to make a puree. If the mangoes are too juicy, strain the mangoes through a sieve.
Milk powder: For creamy kulfi, use full-fat milk powder. Using any low-fat version will reduce the creaminess of this dessert.
Cardamom: Using freshly ground cardamom enhances the taste of kulfi.
Nuts: I prefer the addition of pistachios in mango kulfi. However, you can use cashews and/or almonds if you like. Feel free to skip the nuts if you like.
Saffron: To allow enough time for the saffron to bloom, soak it in hot water for 5 minutes.
Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates. If you follow any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.