May 15, 2023, Updated Aug 19, 2024
Mango Kulfi: Why You’ll Love this Recipe
Kulfi is the Indian version of ice cream. The mango Kulfi is a beautiful shade of pastel orange, packed with mango flavor. The cool, creamy texture makes for perfect spring or summer treats to finish a spicy Indian meal (like my super-popular butter chicken, saag paneer, or shrimp korma recipes). Easy as pie. Ok, way easier actually. No complicated process or time-consuming steps – just mix and freeze! No ice cream machine required, and no eggs (like with other ice cream styles). Scrumptious. The unique flavour of Kulfi comes from cooking down the milk. It concentrates and becomes sweeter. Yum.
Gather Your Ingredients
Cornstarch: Used to thicken the cream mixture. Whipping Cream: Provides a lusciously creamy texture to the ice cream. Full Fat Milk: Use whole milk to enhance the creaminess of the Kulfi. You could alternatively swap in evaporated milk and simmer just until the sugar dissolves. White Sugar: Sweetens the ice cream and helps it reach the right texture and consistency when churned. Mango Chunks: puree fresh or frozen ripe mango (I like alphonso mangoes for the best flavor) to make a delicious mango pulp. Water: A small amount of water helps to smooth out the consistency for pureeing mangoes.
How to make it: Step-by-Step Directions for this Mango Kulfi Recipe
Ready for how easy this is?
- Boil milk & sugar.
- Stir in pureed mangoes.
- Freeze the mango kulfi mixture in the freezer until firm. TA DA!
Grab these Tools
Mixing Bowls: Stir up your cream mixture without the mess with a set of mixing bowls. Measuring Cup: For accurate ingredient measurements – crucial for perfect Kulfi every time. Individual cups (or kulfi molds): Traditional Indian Kulfi is made in little molded metal cups called kulfi molds. You can imitate this by freezing the Kulfi in small paper cups, running them under hot water for a few seconds to unmold them onto plates. Or get creative and pour your Kulfi mix into your popsicle molds fixed with an ice cream stick for individual servings!
Do you need an ice cream maker?
I tried making kulfi in my ice cream maker to see if it made a difference to the texture. It didn’t really make a difference to the number of ice crystals (like it does with European ice cream styles). You don’t need it.
Variations: So Many Flavors of Kulfi
Pista Kulfi: incorporate 1/2 cup chopped pistachios for an added crunch and sprinkle a few more on top for garnish. Saffron Kulfi: Add a hint of sweetness by mixing in a few threads of saffron for a truly dreamy dessert. Cardamom Kulfi: Bursting with flavor, mix 1/4 -1/2 tsp cardamom powder into the cream mixture to infuse your kulfi with classic Indian taste. Sweetened Condensed Milk Kulfi: If you don’t want a no cook mango kulfi recipe, skip the milk and sugar and use a can of sweetened condensed milk instead (in addition to the heavy cream). Malai Kulfi: Malai Kulfi is a traditional Indian dessert made from thick clotted Malai dairy cream.
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