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Cardamom and Pistachio Kulfi

These egg-free pistachio flavored ice cream style popsicles get a bit of chew from added glucomann and a floral finish after being infused with cardamom. They are perfect for Diwali as is or feel free to garnish with crushed pistachios and edible gold or silver leaf. Inspired by the recipe here. These can easily be made dairy free as well. I like to use homemade cashew milk and cream but your favorite dairy-free alternative milk will work.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Keyword cardamom, dairy-free, Diwali, easy, egg-free, holiday, indian, kulfi, nightshade-free, pistachio, popsicle, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 109kcal
Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon glucomann powder
  • 1/4 cup allulose helps keep the texture soft but can be omitted
  • 1/2 teaspoon stevia glycerite or more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom ground
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup half n half or cashew milk for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup pistachios pulsed in a blender or food processor until finely ground, plus more for garnish, optional
  • 1 cup heavy cream or more half n half, or cashew cream for dairy-free
  • 1/2 teaspoon pistachio extract optional
  • green color natural, to taste, optional

Instructions

  • Whisk together the glucommann, 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.
  • Stir in the pistachios and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and off heat, stir in cream and extract, if using.
  • Pour into popsicle molds and insert popsicle sticks. Freeze at least 4 hours and preferably overnight.
  • Roll in additional ground pistachios just before serving, if desired.

Notes

Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.11,, Protein % of calories: 7%
Nutrition made with half n half in place of heavy cream: Calories: 68 cal, Carbs: 3g, Fiber: 0g, Fat: 6g, Protein: 2g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.18, Protein % of calories: 10.8%

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.1mg