Malai Ice Cream
Malai ice cream is a popular Indian dessert that gains its rich and creamy texture from slowly reducing milk and cream. The term 'malai' means cream in Hindi, which is a key ingredient in the dish. Traditional Indian sweets often contain cardamom, pistachios, and rose water, all of which are found in this recipe. Malai ice cream is a perfect summer dessert, with a silky and rich texture similar to kulfi. It is important to slowly thicken the milk during preparation to obtain a deeper, caramelized flavor. The nuts add a crunchy texture, while the rose water enriches the experience with a special floral aroma. This ice cream is the perfect choice for a festive occasion or as an exotic dessert at the end of an Indian dinner. Serve with extra pistachios and a drizzle of honey for an even more elegant presentation!
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 6
500
ml
Whole Milk
250
ml
Heavy Cream
200
ml
Sweetened Condensed Milk
80
g
Granulated Sugar
1
tsp
Ground Cardamom
30
g
Almonds
30
g
Pistachios
10
ml
Rose Water
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Preparation Steps
1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the milk and cream. Heat over medium heat, allowing it to simmer gently and reduce, stirring occasionally.
2
Once the milk has reduced by about half, add the sweetened condensed milk and sugar. Stir until completely dissolved.
3
Stir in the ground cardamom, chopped almonds, and pistachios, mixing well to combine.
4
Add the rose water for extra aroma, mix well, and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
5
Pour the cooled mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 6 hours. Every hour, stir vigorously to prevent large ice crystals from forming.
6
Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. Garnish with extra almonds and pistachios.
