Tender Coconut Ice cream at home
Tender coconut ice cream is a creamy and refreshing treat, perfect for cooling down on a hot day or enjoying during special fasting periods. This homemade dessert utilizes the natural sweetness and texture of coconut malai, combined with a few simple ingredients, to create a delightful frozen delight:
Description
Tender coconut ice cream is a creamy and refreshing treat, perfect for cooling down on a hot day or enjoying during special fasting periods. This homemade dessert utilizes the natural sweetness and texture of coconut malai, combined with a few simple ingredients, to create a delightful frozen delight:
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut malai (grated)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk powder
- 1 cup malai wala doodh (creamy milk)
- Few drops of vanilla essence or a pinch of cardamom powder (as per preference)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Mix grated coconut malai with sugar until well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
- Add Creaminess and Flavor: Incorporate milk powder and malai wala doodh into the mixture. Add vanilla essence or cardamom powder and mix until smooth.
- Initial Freezing: Pour the mixture into molds, cover tightly, and freeze for about 3 hours.
- Mashing: Remove from freezer, mash thoroughly to break any ice crystals, and mix in an additional 2 tablespoons of coconut malai.
- Final Freezing: Return the mixture to the freezer and leave it overnight to set completely.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Saturated Fat 10g50%
- Sodium 95mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Consistency of Malai: Ensure the coconut malai is finely grated or blended to a smooth paste for a creamier texture.
- Sweetness Adjustment: Taste the mixture before freezing and adjust the sweetness if needed, depending on the natural sweetness of the coconut.
- Freezing Tips: Cover the molds tightly during freezing to prevent ice crystals and freezer burn.
- Serving Suggestion: Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping to ease serving.
Freezing
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