Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsTiffin TreeKulfi Recipe

Kulfi Recipe

Inspired by Tiffin Tree
Time30m
Serves6

Traditional Indian Ice Cream

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Milk

    In a large saucepan, pour 4 cups of whole milk and bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.

  2. 2

    Add Heavy Cream

    Once the milk reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream. Allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Sugar and Cardamom

    Add 1 cup of sugar and 1 tsp of cardamom powder to the mixture. Stir well until the sugar completely dissolves.

  4. 4

    Add Saffron

    Soak a pinch of saffron strands in a tablespoon of warm milk, then add this saffron milk into the pot. Mix thoroughly.

Mixing and Setting

  1. 5

    Add Nuts and Flavoring

    Stir in 0.5 cup each of chopped pistachios and chopped almonds. If using, add 1 tsp of rose water and 0.5 cup of sweetened condensed milk for additional sweetness and flavor.

  2. 6

    Cool the Mixture

    Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.

  3. 7

    Pour into Molds

    Once cooled, pour the kulfi mixture into kulfi molds or small cups. Cover with lids or plastic wrap.

  4. 8

    Freeze

    Place the molds in the freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight until the kulfi is completely set.

Serving

  1. 9

    Unmold and Serve

    To serve, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds to loosen the kulfi. Gently pull out the kulfi and serve immediately. You can garnish with more chopped nuts or a drizzle of rose water if desired.

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