
Easy Malai Kulfi Recipe
Easy malai kulfi recipe simplifies traditional Indian ice cream preparation while maintaining the authentic creamy texture and rich flavors that make this dessert so beloved across India. Unlike conventional ice cream that requires churning, kulfi achieves its distinctive dense consistency through careful ingredient selection and freezing techniques that create smooth, satisfying results. This fantastic recipe makes authentic Indian frozen desserts accessible to home cooks without specialized equipment or complex procedures. Perfect for introducing family and friends to traditional Indian treats or satisfying personal cravings for exotic frozen desserts, malai kulfi delivers restaurant-quality taste with home kitchen convenience. The rich, milk-based flavor enhanced with cardamom and nuts creates luxurious indulgence that's perfect for hot weather or special celebrations. This easy approach ensures success while preserving the cultural authenticity that makes kulfi special.

Kulfi is best described as Indian-style ice cream. However, unlike ice cream, kulfi is not churned. This is a fantastic summer dessert. This is a quick and easy version of kulfi. I almost never make kulfi the old way any more.
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
½ cup condensed milk
¼ cup dry milk powder
2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste (Optional)
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 pinch saffron threads
¼ cup chopped pistachio nuts
Directions
Stir the milk, condensed milk, and dry milk powder together in a heavy-bottomed pan and bring to a boil. Add the sugar, cardamom, and saffron to the boiling milk; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature; fold the pistachio nuts into the mixture.
Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze until solid, about 1 hour
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
194 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
23g | Carbs |
7g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 194 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 9g | 11% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 21% |
Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
Sodium 108mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate 23g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 21g | |
Protein 7g | 14% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 2% |
Calcium 220mg | 17% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 342mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.