Mango Kulfi
Mango kulfi is rich and creamy Indian-style mango ice cream. Made using mango puree, evaporated milk, and condensed milk, and flavored with cardamom, this kulfi is the best summer dessert. Learn how to make this easy no-cook version of kulfi that tastes just like the authentic ones.
Servings: 6 kulfis
Calories: 179kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup mango puree
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup condensed milk
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 tablespoon pistachio powdered (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
Blend:
- In a large bowl, take mango puree, evaporated milk, condensed milk, whole milk, ground cardamom, and powdered pistachio.
- Blend for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture is smooth.
Setting the Kulfi in molds:
- Pour the kulfi mixture into kulfi molds or popsicle molds. Cover with the lids.
- Freeze for 6-8 hours (or overnight).
- Once the kulfi is set, dip the mold in hot water. Take the kulfi out of the mold onto a serving place.
- Garnish with pistachio and serve.
Setting the kulfi in paper cups:
- Pour the kulfi mixture into paper cups.
- Wrap the cups with aluminum foil. Make a small cut on the top of the foil and insert an ice cream stick.
- Freeze for 6-8 hours (or overnight).
- Once the kulfi sets, cut the paper cups and transfer the kulfi to a serving plate.
- Top with pistachio and serve.
Notes
It is really important to use evaporated milk and not heavy cream to make kulfi. Kulfi has a denser texture when compared to ice cream, and using heavy or whipped cream will not give the texture of an authentic kulfi.
Mango pulp made using Alphonso mangoes is easily available in Indian grocery stores, which I have used in my easy mango kulfi recipe. However, other sweet varieties of mango puree can also be used. For example, honey/champagne mangoes will work well.
You can also use fresh mangoes and puree them at home during the mango season. Use juicy and ripe mangoes and puree the mango chunks in a blender.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 652IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 0.3mg