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Gourmet Creamy Pistachio Pops: A Kulfi-Inspired Treat

A hand garnishing a finished Creamy Pistachio Pop with more chopped pistachios.

A creamy, no-churn frozen dessert inspired by Indian kulfi. This recipe features a rich base of evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. The evaporated milk is first infused with Earl Grey tea and ground cardamom for a unique aromatic flavor. Finely chopped pistachios are stirred into the mixture, which is then frozen in molds and served as pops, or in small bowls for a traditional kulfi presentation.

Ingredients

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  • One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
  • 4 Earl Grey tea bags
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Handful finely chopped pistachios, plus extra for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the evaporated milk to a simmer until small bubbles form around the edge of the pot.
  2. Snip the tops off the tea bags and add the loose tea to the simmering evaporated milk. Whisk in the ground cardamom.
  3. Once the milk is simmering, turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the tea steep for 30 minutes.
  4. Strain the infused evaporated milk into a large bowl to remove the tea leaves.
  5. Whisk in the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and the finely chopped pistachios.
  6. Pour the mixture into ice pop molds or small bowls. If using bowls, cover them with plastic wrap.
  7. Place in the freezer and freeze overnight, or until completely solid.
  8. When ready to serve, run the ice pop mold or bowl under hot water for a few seconds to loosen it.
  9. Unmold the pop or kulfi dome, garnish with more chopped pistachios if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe does not require an ice cream maker.
  • You can use ice pop molds for a traditional pop shape, or small bowls to create a kulfi-style half dome.
  • Running the molds under hot water makes it easier to unmold the frozen treats.

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