This recipe is a delightful dance of warm spices and delicate floral notes. Picture this: a creamy, dreamy cardamom ice cream studded with fragrant rose petals – a flavor combination that is sure to awaken your taste buds and transport you to a world of pure bliss. It's the perfect ending to a delicious meal, or a wonderful treat for a summer afternoon, don't you think?
I developed this recipe after a rather disappointing ice cream experience at a fancy restaurant. The cardamom was barely noticeable, and the texture was weirdly icy. I decided then and there – I could make better cardamom ice cream at home! So I did; and here it is, ready for you to try. I really hope you like it. :)
Required Equipments
- Ice cream maker
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Airtight container
Cardamom-Ice-Cream-with-Rose-Petals
This luxuriously creamy cardamom ice cream, studded with delicate rose petals, is an enchanting dessert that's surprisingly easy to make at home. It's a perfect blend of warm spices and fragrant florals.
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield: 4 Servings servings
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
- In a small saucepan, gently heat the full-fat milk, heavy cream, and sugar over medium heat. Stir frequently until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from the heat and stir in the ground cardamom. Let it steep for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and infuse – this is key for great flavor!
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any cardamom grounds, ensuring a smooth and elegant ice cream texture. I usually do this over an ice bath to cool the mixture faster. It's little things like this that really make a difference in the final product, you know?
- Once the mixture is completely cool, stir in the rosewater (if using). My friend, Sarah, introduced me to this trick – she says it helps to evenly distribute the rosewater throughout, preventing any concentrated spots of floral flavor. Makes total sense, right?
- Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. This usually takes about 20-30 minutes. Keep a close eye on it, though, since some machines are faster than others. You know, just when you think you have a perfectly timed system, a new ice cream maker throws you a curveball!
- Once churned, the ice cream will be soft-serve consistency. If you like it that way, dig in! But if you want a firmer texture, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-3 hours to allow it to harden.
- Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. Garnish with additional rose petals, and maybe even a sprinkle of extra cardamom. It really just comes down to personal preference, so feel free to experiment!
📝 Notes
- Make sure your ingredients are well chilled before churning for optimal results.
- Adjust the amount of sugar and cardamom to suit your preference.
- If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can try a no-churn method, but the texture might be slightly icier.
🍎 Nutrition
Calories: 300 kcal
Protein: 5g
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Calcium: 200mg
