September 6, 2023
Sheer Yakh (Afghan Cardamom and Rosewater Ice Cream)
This is a sweet and floral ice cream with an egg-free base that gets a slight chew from the inclusion of glucomann powder. You can omit either the cardamom or the rose to make it a single flavor, if you prefer. Because of the glucomann, you can actually use 3 cups of half n half as the total 3 cups liquid here rather than use the cream and water which will result in a lower fat ice cream that still has good texture. You can also use cashew or coconut in place of the dairy to make this dairy-free and/or nut-free as needed.
Servings: 6
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon glucomann powder
- 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum optional, improves texture
- 1/4 cup allulose
- 1/2-3/4 teaspoon stevia glycerite or more to taste
- 3 green cardamom pods crushed, or 3/4 teaspoon, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup half n half or cashew milk or coconut milk for dairy-free
- 1 cup heavy cream or cashew cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 1/2 teaspoon rosewater optional
- pink color natural, optional, omit if not using rosewater (I used 1 tablespoon Pink Pitaya Powder)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios for garnish, optional, omit for nut-free
Instructions
- Whisk together the glucommann, xanthan gum, allulose, cardamom, and salt in a small pot until evenly mixed.
- Add the water, stevia, and half n half while whisking constantly and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Boil for 10 minutes, or until thick and smooth.
- Remove from heat and off heat, stir in cream and extracts, if using.
- Chill completely and then pour into an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer’s directions. Once churned, transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze until set, about 3-4 hours.
- Serve with a garnish of chopped pistachios, if desired.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.12, Protein % of calories: 7.2%
Nutrition without pistachios: Calories: 193 cal, Carbs: 4g, Fiber: 0.5g, Fat: 19g, Protein: 2g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.06, Protein % of calories: 4.1%
Nutrition made with all half n half: Calories: 193 cal, Carbs: 8g, Fiber:1 g, Fat: 16g, Protein: 5g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.17, Protein % of calories: 10.3%
Nutrition made with cashew milk as both the cream and half n half: Calories: 96 cal, Carbs: 5g, Fiber: 2g, Fat: 7g, Protein: 3g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.23, Protein % of calories: 13.2%
Nutrition made with coconut beverage and cream: Calories: 178 cal, Carbs: 6g, Fiber: 2g, Fat: 17g, Protein: 3g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.1, Protein % of calories: 6.5%
Nutrition Facts
Sheer Yakh (Afghan Cardamom and Rosewater Ice Cream)
Amount per Serving
Calories
223
% Daily Value*
Fat
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
75
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
59
mg
20
%
Sodium
137
mg
6
%
Potassium
155
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
739
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
80
mg
8
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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