Sheer Yakh (Afghan Cardamom and Rosewater Ice Cream)

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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.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Afghan, Middle Eastern

Keyword Afghan, cardamom, dairy-free, egg-free, frozen, ice cream, Middle Eastern, nightshade-free, nut-free, pistachio, rose, rosewater, vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Total Time 5 30

Servings

Calories 223kcal

Author Jenny Ross

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

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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%

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