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    Easy Kulfi Recipe with Condensed Milk

    Published: May 11, 2022 · Modified: May 11, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    Easy Kulfi Recipe with Condensed Milk, a quick and simple version of the classic Indian ice cream. It has a rich and dense texture, and it's flavoured with cardamom, saffron and pistachios. A delicious summer treat that can be enjoyed all year around.

    2 kulfi ice creams on a bed of chopped pistachios

    That I love ice creams it's surely an understatement, I absolutely love them, any kind of flavour, and time of the day. But I must say this kulfi ice cream is not something I have tried often. If you like cardamom and saffron, this is definitely a frozen treat for you!

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    • What is Kulfi?
    • How to make kulfi with condensed milk
    • Other ice cream recipes

    What is Kulfi?

    Kulfi is a frozen dessert that is often described as an Indian ice cream. Traditionally it is made by slow cooking the milk until it reduces its volume by at least half, resulting in a rich and sweet condensed-like milk. Cardamom, saffron, rose petals or dried fruit are commonly added to it.

    Now, although I love the idea of having a traditional kulfi recipe, the process of making it is far too long for my liking. I don't have time nor patience to wait around for the milk to slowly evaporate while stirring almost continuously. So, I went for the cheat version, and used evaporated milk, condensed milk and cream.

    It might not be the original recipe, but it's so flavourful, indulgent and rich, that I declare myself more than happy with the final result. If we can make our lives easier, why not do it then?

    2 kulfi ice creams on a light blue plate with chopped pistachio

    How to make kulfi with condensed milk

    It's super simple, and super quick, and it needs no boiling or cooking whatsoever. So, it's like having homemade no-churn ice cream made with condensed milk.

    • in a jug, combine the condensed milk, evaporated milk and double cream (heavy cream)

    I did not beat the cream, which would have resulted in a lighter texture. In this way we get a rich, fudge-like kulfi.

    • add the finely crushed or ground cardamom and the pinch of saffron
    • chop the pistachios and divide half of them between 5 plastic cups (or more depending on how much or little liquid you add to it)
    • pour over the condensed milk mixture in the cups, to fill about a quarter of each cup
    • top with the remaining chopped pistachios
    • cover the cups with kitchen foil, make a small cut at the top and insert ice cream sticks into each cup of kulfi
    • freeze for at least 3 hours
    • to remove from the cups, dip the cups into hot water for a few seconds, before pulling the ice cream out
    Collage of 4 photos to show how to make kulfi ice cream

    Other ice cream recipes

    This Indian ice cream might be different, but I personally love it. It's a different flavour from what we are used to in an ice cream, although technically kulfi is considered more of a frozen dessert rather than ice cream.

    So, if you are looking for more traditional ice cream recipes, why not check these ones out?

    Healthy Banana Chocolate Ice Cream

    Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream (No Churn)

    Nigella's Coffee Ice Cream

    Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream (No Churn)

    Homemade No-Churn Cherry Ice Cream Without Condensed Milk

    Overhead shoot of a light blue plate with 2 kulfi recipes

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    4.3 from 30 votes
    2 kulfi ice cream on a bed of pistachio
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    Easy Kulfi Recipe with Condensed Milk
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Freezing Time
    3 hrs
    Total Time
    3 hrs 5 mins
     

    Easy Kulfi Recipe with Condensed Milk, a quick and simple version of the classic Indian ice cream. It has a rich and dense texture, and it's flavoured with cardamom, saffron and pistachios. A delicious summer treat that can be enjoyed all year around.

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: frozen desserts
    Servings: 5 portions
    Calories: 434 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • ⅔ cup condensed milk
    • 1 cup evaporated milk
    • 1 cup double cream (heavy cream)
    • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom (or crushed cardamom)
    • a pinch of saffron threads
    • ½ cup chopped pistachios
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. In a jug, mix the cream with condensed milk and evaporated milk.

    2. Add the cardamom and saffron, and give it a stir.

    3. Divide half of the pistachios between 5 disposable plastic cups, then pour over the condensed milk mixture to fill about a quarter of each cup.

    4. Top with the remaining chopped pistachios.

    5. Cover the cups with kitchen foil, then use a sharp knife to make a cut in the middle of the foil.

    6. Insert ice cream or popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 3 hours.

    7. To remove the kulfi from the cups, dip the cups into hot water for a few seconds, the ice creams will come out easily.

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Kulfi Recipe with Condensed Milk
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 434 Calories from Fat 279
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 31g48%
    Saturated Fat 16g80%
    Cholesterol 94mg31%
    Sodium 124mg5%
    Potassium 468mg13%
    Carbohydrates 32g11%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 28g31%
    Protein 10g20%
    Vitamin A 980IU20%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 293mg29%
    Iron 0.6mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Deepika

      May 26, 2020 at 7:55 pm

      Hi can you suggest some substitute for evaporated milk in this recipe. Fresh cream maybe or milk?

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        May 27, 2020 at 2:33 pm

        Full-fat milk should do.

        Reply
    2. Carol

      June 16, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      Just made Mango Kulfi! so 3 hours to wait to see how it turns out!

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        June 16, 2020 at 8:00 pm

        Let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    3. RH

      September 02, 2020 at 5:57 am

      I’m always looking for a good kulfi at every Indian restaurant I visit. Now I can make it at home in a jiffy. So yum! And better than what’s available at most restaurants. Thanks so much for this recipe.

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        September 02, 2020 at 8:05 pm

        I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    4. Juju

      December 16, 2020 at 4:17 pm

      This was too good, and a great mood booster. Thanks Daniella

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        December 16, 2020 at 5:14 pm

        I am glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    5. Sejal

      February 28, 2021 at 1:09 pm

      This recipe was such a hit at a party. Thanks for the idea

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        March 02, 2021 at 9:50 pm

        I am glad you liked it!

        Reply
    6. Anonymous

      May 10, 2021 at 10:32 pm

      Loved this recipe.. we made it for a birthday desert and it tasted perfect. Oh, and I forgot to mention how easy it was. Thanks for this recipe!

      Reply
    7. Nina Paul

      February 18, 2022 at 1:25 pm

      Thanks for sharing this great recipe. My family will sure like it.

      Reply

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