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    Instant Mango Kulfi

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    Indian mango kulfi is rich and creamy. Traditionally made by cooking milk for hours until it thickens. But, my version is a quick and easy no-cooking method using condensed and evaporated milk. The best part is it takes only 10 minutes to make.

    Three mango kulfi pops on a plate.
    Indian Mango Ice Cream called Kulfi
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    What is kulfi?

    Kulfi is an Indian Ice cream. The most common one is called Malai Kulfi. Traditionally, kulfi is made with just three ingredients full-fat milk, sugar, and flavoring. The most common flavor is cardamom. The secret is to making good kulfi is to cook the milk until it is reduced to ⅓ third of its original volume similar to making condensed or evaporated milk. The more you reduce the milk the richer your kulfi will be.

    Often chopped nuts, fruit purees are added to the kulfi such as this mango kulfi has mango pulp or lychee puree for my lychee kulfi.  In other words, making traditional Indian kulfi honestly takes forever!! Which is why I came up with this quick and easy version to make my kulfi. Try my dulce de leche ice cream too

    About this mango kulfi

    This is not the traditional kulfi and that is why it is so popular with everyone. Canned condensed milk and evaporated milk are made by reducing milk so I take advantage of their existence. Which means I don't need to stand and stir milk for hours. It takes five minutes to whip the cream, blend the mangoes, and another five to combine everything in a bowl. Easy peasy. You can also add cardamom.

    Three mango kulfi pops on a plate.
    Indian Mango Ice Cream called Kulfi

    Ingredients and substitutes

    • Mango - I am using fresh mangoes but you can also use canned or frozen mangoes
    • Condensed milk - This is reduced milk that has been sweetened. You can use store-bought or homemade sweetened condensed milk.
    • Evaporated milk - This is reduced milk that has not been sweetened. You can use store-bought or homemade evaporated milk. The combination of both the milk helps reduce the sweetness.
    • Cardamom - Use cardamom powder but you can also omit.
    Three mango kulfi pops on a plate.
    Indian Mango Ice Cream called Kulfi

    Step by step instructions

    • Wash, peel and pulse the fresh mangoes in the food processor or blender until you have a smooth puree
    • Whip the cream to soft peaks.
    • Then, add the condensed milk - combine well.
    • Next, add the evaporated milk - combine well
    • Finally, add the mango pulp or puree - combine well.
    • Sprinkle the saffron, cardamom powder, and nuts - combine well.
    • Pour mixture into Kulfi or popsicle molds.
    • Use a soup spoon or a piping bag to fill these easily without a mess
    • Add a popsicle stick.
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    • Place these in the freezer overnight or at least 4 to 6 hours.
    • To unmold, dip the molds in warm water for a few seconds or until they will slide out easily.
    Three mango kulfi pops on a plate.
    Indian Mango Ice Cream called Kulfi

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    Three mango kulfi pops on a plate.

    Mango Kulfi (no-cooking)

    Author: Veena Azmanov
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    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
    Calories: 286kcal
    Adjust Servings Here: 24 popsicles

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    Indian mango kulfi is rich and creamy. Traditionally made by cooking milk for hours until it thickens. But, my version is a quick and easy no-cooking method using condensed and evaporated milk. The best part is it takes only 10 minutes to make

    Ingredients 

    • 1 lb (450 g) Mangoes (Fresh (or one can mango pulp))
    • 1 can (350 ml) Evaporated milk ((14 oz))
    • 1 can (400 ml) Condensed milk ((14 oz))
    • ½ cup (120 ml) Whipping cream (38% or more)
    • 1 teaspoon Cardamon powder (optional)
    • 4 tablespoon Crushed pistachios or almonds (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon Saffron strands (soaked in 2 tablespoon of water (optional))
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    Instructions

    • Wash, peel and pulse the fresh mangoes in the food processor or blender until you have a smooth puree
    • Whip the cream to soft peaks.
    • Then add the condensed milk - combine well.
    • Next, add the evaporated milk - combine well
    • Finally, add the mango pulp or puree - combine well.
    • Sprinkle the saffron, cardamom powder and nuts - combine well.
    • Pour mixture into Kulfi or popsicle molds.
    • Use a soup spoon or a piping bag to fill these easily without a mess
    • Add a popsicle stick.
    • Place these in the freezer overnight or at least 4 to 6 hours.
    • To unmold, dip the molds in warm water for a few seconds or until they will slide out easily.

    Nutrition Information

    Serving: 140- gCalories: 286- kcalCarbohydrates: 37.5- gProtein: 9- gFat: 11.8- gSaturated Fat: 6.5- gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5.3- gMonounsaturated Fat: 0- gTrans Fat: 0- gCholesterol: 40- mgSodium: 127- mgPotassium: 0- mgFiber: 0.7- gSugar: 36.4- gVitamin A: 0- IUVitamin C: 0- mgCalcium: 0- mgIron: 0- mg

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    She writes about cooking, baking, desserts, and cake decorating. Being a professional cake decorator and food blogger for over ten years she has been featured in many online magazines and publications around the world. On her blogs, you will find delicious, easy and practical recipes often with instructional videos and tutorials for the home cook.

     

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    1. Ayesha

      Hi Veena,
      I made this and they were very delicious! I was wondering how to alter this recipe for badaam Kulfi (almond kulfi)? I wanted to use the same ingredients as listed here, except replace 1 cup of mango pulp with 1 cup of almond paste? Could I use ground almonds instead? (i.e., instead of peeling, and crushing whole almonds)? If so, would I use 1 cup of the ground almonds, or less? The ground almond that is sold as a baking ingredient looks almost like flour, but it is listed as "ground almond." Just wasn't sure if this was same as using almond paste, please let me know if you can. Thank you very much!

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      • Veena Azmanov

        Thank you, Ayesha. So happy you enjoyed them. yes, that would be perfect to replace the mango puree with 1 cup almond paste.
        You can use ground almond but pulse them with some of the liquid so there is no grittiness.
        Add a little cardamom powder or rose extract if you like.
        I hope you enjoy it.

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    2. Willey

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe, I made a few of your ice cream recipes, so simple, easy and delicious. Thanks

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      • Veena Azmanov

        Thank you, Willey. So happy you had success with this recipe and that you enjoyed it too. Thanks for coming back to write this feedback. Have a wonderful week.

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    3. Neva

      5 stars
      Made these a couple of time and we love it. So simple and easy to make.

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      • Veena Azmanov

        Thank you, Neva. So happy you have success with this recipe and loved it. Thanks for coming back to leave this feedback. Have a wonderful week.

        Reply

    4. Nichole

      5 stars
      I didn't see a contact button, I was wondering what you use for a push notification plug in for wordpress. Thank you!
      my email is nicholegencarell@gmail.com

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      • Veena Azmanov

        Hi Nichole. I am using OneSignal for my push notifications. Thanks

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    5. Cheryl Saldanha-Rebello

      5 stars
      Can you plz let us know how many gms your cans are.

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      • Veena Azmanov

        I believe the condensed milk is 397 grams. They are usually more or less similar. A few grams here and there will not affect this recipe much.
        Taste it before you pour them into the molds and they will be fine.

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