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Persian Saffron Ice Cream

Fragrant saffron-rose ice cream with pistachios and chewy cream pieces.

Prep & cook35 min + freezeDifficultyMediumServes6
Persian Saffron Ice Cream

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  • 500ml whole milk
  • 300ml double cream
  • 150g sugar
  • Pinch of saffron

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Method

  1. 1

    Bloom saffron in 2 tablespoons hot water.

  2. 2

    Warm milk, sugar and salep, whisking until slightly thickened.

  3. 3

    Add saffron, rose water and cream, then chill the mixture completely.

  4. 4

    Churn in an ice-cream machine and fold in chopped pistachios.

  5. 5

    Freeze for 4 hours, then soften for 10 minutes before scooping.

Chef’s tip

A little saffron goes a long way; bloom it first for even colour and aroma.