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persian ice cream

Persian Ice Cream – Bastani Sonnati

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Bastani Sonnati is a traditional Persian ice cream made with saffron, rosewater, and pistachios. This royal dessert has a rich history dating back to ancient Persia, offering a luxurious combination of creamy texture, vibrant golden color, and delicate floral aroma.

  • Total Time: 3 hours (including freezing)
  • Yield: Serves 4-6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 parts Milk
  • 1 part Cream
  • Powdered Sugar (to taste)
  • Saffron (steeped in milk for 10-15 minutes)
  • Rosewater (sparingly)
  • Premium Pistachios (chopped for texture)

Instructions

  1. Prepare saffron by steeping it in hot milk for 10 to 15 minutes to extract the flavor and color.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine milk, cream, and powdered sugar. Stir to blend.
  3. Add the saffron infusion and rosewater. Mix gently.
  4. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn for 20-40 minutes. Add pistachios during the last few minutes.
  5. Freeze for 2-4 hours to achieve the desired firmness. If no ice cream maker is available, freeze manually, stirring every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours.
  6. Serve in bowls or as ice cream sandwiches with thin wafers, garnished with chopped pistachios or rose petals.

Notes

  • To enhance the flavor of saffron, steep it in hot water or ice cubes before adding to the ice cream mix.
  • For a creamy texture without an ice cream maker, use the no-churn method by mixing store-bought vanilla ice cream with saffron, rosewater, and pistachios.
  • Author: Catherine Robinson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-40 minutes (churning)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churning or Manual Freezing
  • Cuisine: Persian, Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 scoop
  • Calories: 250 (estimate)
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 30mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg