Ice Cream...In the Fall

We all know California is known for the sun and its hot weather. It is both a good and bad thing. Bad because well, I've never really been a fan of our hot summers and the fact that it still feels like summer in the fall. But at the same time, it feeling like summer now in the fall gives me the excuse to make ice cream! So the first ice cream to churn in my new ice cream maker is...... TARO ROOT! Perfect choice I'd say! I'm all about trying different flavors. Don't worry, the classics are still in my heart. Especially ROCKY ROAD! My favorite. I chose to make taro root ice cream first mainly because I like this versatile root vegetable. You can take it and make a wonderful meal or side dish out of it AND take it and turn it into a treat. Take my word for it. You will love it!

Pista Kulfi

Today I'm posting a recipe from one of my favorite Food Network Chefs, Aarti Sequeira. Her first episode, which was over a year ago, featured one of her favorite treats, Earl Grey Kulfi Pops. I like the fact that it's a shortened recipe because I don't know who has the time to spend reducing milk on the stove these days, so this recipe definitely appeals to us busy folks always on the go. One day soon you will see me in the kitchen making this from scratch!

Anyway, I made this awhile back and now getting around to posting it! It really is a sweet treat but I didn't think it was as sweet as some people have mentioned after trying this. Just watch your serving. A little bit will go a long way to curing your craving and a lot will leave you with a stomach ache! In the end, I absolutely loved this ice cream and plan on making it again very soon. Give it a go!

Pista Kulfi

by Aarti Sequeira

1 12oz can Evaporated Milk
4 Earl Grey Tea Bags
1/2 t Ground Caradmom
14 oz can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 cup Heavy Cream
Finely Chopped Pistachios

First, I chopped the pistachios and set them aside.


Only had whole cardamom on hand so I had to grind them.


Now...

Heat the evaporated milk over medium heat until small bubbles form around the pot.


Snip the tops of the tea bags. Once the milk is hot, whisk to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom. Turn the heat off and add the tea. Cover. Let it steep for 30 minutes.


Strain the evaporated milk into a bowl. Whisk in the cardamom, condensed milk, heavy cream, and pistachios.





Pour into popsicle molds, small bowls, or one large bowl. Cover bowls with a piece of plastic wrap to avoid freezer burn and formation of a skin. Pop into the freezer overnight. I poured the mixture in a jar and covered it with plastic wrap. Oh and I made this in the morning and decided I didn't want to wait all day for it! In a few hours, it was soft serve status and delightful.


When ready to serve, run the popsicle mold under hot water to loosen it or serve it like regular ice cream if made in a bowl. Sprinkle with more pistachios if you'd like.