Description
Pistachio Kulfi Ice Cream Bars are a modern take on the traditional Indian Kulfi. Kulfi is an ice cream-like dessert typically made with condensed milk and cream, offering a denser, richer texture compared to conventional ice cream. In this recipe, the kulfi is enhanced with pistachios for a nutty bite and cardamom for a touch of warmth, and it’s sandwiched between layers of crispy, buttery biscuit crust.
Ingredients
For the Biscuit Layers
- 400g custard cream biscuits (or any sweet vanilla sandwich cookies)
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
For the Kulfi Ice Cream
- 600ml double cream
- 200g sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cardamom pods (seeds crushed)
- 200g raspberries (optional, halved)
- 100g pistachios, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the biscuit base: Blitz biscuits into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and salt. Press half into a lined 23cm square tin. Freeze while making the ice cream.
- Make the kulfi mixture: Whip cream until soft peaks form. Fold in condensed milk, vanilla, and crushed cardamom seeds.
- Layer the ice cream: Pour half the kulfi mix over the frozen base. Sprinkle raspberries and pistachios. Add the remaining kulfi mix and smooth the top.
- Top with biscuit crumbs: Sprinkle the remaining biscuit mixture over the top.
- Freeze: Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Let sit at room temp for 10 minutes before slicing into bars.
Notes
These Pistachio Kulfi Ice Cream Bars bring the creamy, nutty flavors of traditional kulfi into a fun and modern handheld treat. Perfect for hot days, festive gatherings, or simply when you’re craving a refreshing dessert with a touch of elegance. For extra flair, drizzle with melted white chocolate or sprinkle crushed pistachios on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins (plus freezing time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Indian / Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Keywords: Pistachio Kulfi, Kulfi Ice Cream Bars, No-churn Pistachio Kulfi, Kulfi Bars, Indian Pistachio Kulfi