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sheer yakh-Afghan ice cream

Sheer Yakh – Traditional Afghan Ice Cream

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Sheer Yakh is a classic Afghan ice cream made with milk, cream, saffron, cardamom, and rose water. This no-churn dessert is simple to prepare at home and is perfect for hot summer days or festive occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 hours
Servings: 3
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 cup heavy cream - ½ cup full-fat milk
  • - ½ cup sugar
  • - 1 tablespoon dry milk powder
  • - 1 tablespoon brewed saffron
  • - 1 tablespoon rose water
  • - 2 cardamom pods lightly crushed
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • - Ground pistachios for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine cream, milk, sugar, dry milk powder, and cardamom. Heat over medium heat until it comes to a gentle boil. 2. Dissolve cornstarch in a spoonful of cold water, then add it to the boiling mixture. Stir for 1 minute until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
  2. Stir in brewed saffron, rose water, and vanilla extract while the mixture is still warm.
  3. Pour the mixture into molds or a freezer-safe container.
  4. Freeze for at least 8 hours, stirring every 30 minutes for the first 3 hours to ensure a creamy texture.
  5. Once fully frozen, scoop and serve topped with crushed pistachios.