Turkish Delight Ice Cream
Turkish Delight Ice Cream is a delightful fusion of creamy coconut milk and aromatic rosewater, complemented by crunchy pistachios. Each scoop transports you to the vibrant streets of Istanbul, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. This easy-to-make dessert is visually stunning and versatile, perfect on its own or as a topping for cakes and pastries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
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- 2 cups full-fat coconut milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp rosewater
- 1/2 cup pistachios (lightly toasted and chopped)
- Pink or green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine coconut milk and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and mix in rosewater and food coloring if using.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours.
- Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until fluffy.
- In the last minutes of churning, fold in chopped pistachios.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg