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March 27, 2017 By Tina Dawson 10 Comments

Black Truffle and Saffron Kulfi

Reduced Milk, sweetened & infused with Black Truffle slices and Saffron – this Black Truffle and Saffron Kulfi is a dessert unlike any other!Reduced Milk, sweetened & infused with Black Truffle slices and Saffron - this Black Truffle and Saffron Kulfi is a dessert unlike any other!

Have you had Kulfi before? If you have, then you’ll know that there are very few frozen desserts in this world that are as decadent as the Indian Kulfi. This quintessential Indian ice-cream has its origins in the Persian empire, which then found it’s way to the Indian subcontinent through the Mughals.

The Kulfi texture is quite unique – it’s like an intense clotted cream, but frozen. The density also makes it melt more slowly than other water/juice based popsicles/frozen treats. Perfect for the hot summers in India!!!

Making Kulfi

The non-traditional ‘instant’ recipes use condensed milk and/or evaporated milk to atone for the time,  and while they do taste good, they lack the authentic flavor and texture of the real deal.

Personally, I think time is the main ingredient in an authentic Kulfi. You cannot replicate the key caramelized flavor without actually putting in the time. The slow, but long cooking of the milk turns it almost nutty and smoky-sweet! Considering how dairy-rich this is, I would say, make this rarely, but when you do, do it right.

Start with whole milk. Don’t even think of using anything but whole milk. You want the fat, you want the milk solids and you want them both together! Boil the milk slowly, stirring continuously, scraping the congealed milk from the sides as it reduces to 1/3rd it’s original quantity. This process could take as long as 2-3 hours, so pull up a chair next to the stove, aim the TV towards you (or grab an interesting book – a.k.a my awesome Kindle!) and tune in to your favorite program. I think Kulfi’s are best made on a lazy Saturday afternoon, when you really have nothing else to do!

Reduced Milk, sweetened & infused with Black Truffle slices and Saffron - this Black Truffle and Saffron Kulfi is a dessert unlike any other!

Once it’s reduced, thickened and the entire house smells sweet (you’ll soon have neighbors come knocking!), you add the sugar and flavors – in this case, the black truffle slices and saffron. Yeah, right! b’cause twice reduced milk isn’t rich enough…. but honestly, the dairy decadence of this kulfi demanded the heady fragrance of truffles!

I use this preserved bottle of Black truffle slices that I bought from Amazon. If you don’t like the Truffle flavour, infuse the kulfi with more traditional flavours: cardamom, saffron and pistachios.

Traditional kulfi is made in these specialty kulfi molds, but feel free to use any popsicle mold you already have, like I did. In fact, if you don’t have popsicle molds, just pour it into small metal containers,  cover with cling film and freeze. You can slice and serve with a spoon, instead of eating it off a stick.

Reduced Milk, sweetened & infused with Black Truffle slices and Saffron - this Black Truffle and Saffron Kulfi is a dessert unlike any other!

When you have the time, and people to impress, try this Black Truffle and Saffron Kulfi : there’s nothing more decadent, more refreshingly delicious on a hot summer’s day – and I reckon we’re going to be having a lot of those very soon!

Reduced Milk, sweetened & infused with Black Truffle slices and Saffron - this Black Truffle and Saffron Kulfi is a dessert unlike any other!

Every Monday this month, I’ve been posting a recipe that uses Black Truffles. This Black Truffle and Saffron Kulfi is the last in the series. Here are some of my previous creations. 

From left to right: Black Truffle Dal, Vegan Chocolate Truffles with Truffle Oil, Black Truffle Paneer.

Transform the quintessential Indian comfort food, Rice and Dal into a gourmet indulgence with Black Truffle slices - Black Truffle Dal! These are no ordinary truffles - they are {Vegan} Chocolate Truffles infused with Truffle Oil. It's decadence that cannot be put into words. This homemade Truffle flavoured Paneer (Cottage Cheese) is incredibly simple to make, and has a wonderfully intoxicating aroma & taste.

When you make these (which I really think you SHOULD!), be sure to SHARE YOUR PHOTOS with me through Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. I’d love to see what you cook from here and will share it with pride on my social media feeds.

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Black Truffle Kulfi

Created by Tina Dawson on March 25, 2017

Reduced Milk, sweetened & infused with Black Truffle slices and Saffron - this Black Truffle and Saffron Kulfi is a dessert unlike any other!

  • Prep Time:5m
  • Cook Time:2h
  • Total Time:8h
  • Serves: 4
  • Yield: 4 kulfis

Ingredients

  • 1 litre whole milk
  • 1/3 c sugar
  • 3 slices of preserved black truffles
  • 5 strands of saffron

Instructions

  1. In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, boil and reduce the milk until it is 1/3rd it's original quantity. You'll need to keep stirring it to prevent burning and scrape down the milk solids that coagulate on the sides of the pan. Pull up a chair and get comfortable near the stove. This will take about 2-3 hours.
  2. Once the milk has reduced to 1/3rd it's original quantity, it will feel lumpy and thick. Add sugar, season with truffle slices and saffron strands. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes and remove from heat.
  3. Let cool completely and refrigerate until chilled. Then pour the chilled mixture into popsicle/kulfi molds. Stick a popsicle stick in each and cover with cling film. Freeze overnight to until solid.
  4. Run under hot water to loosen the kulfi a bit, and use a small, sharp knife to loosen the edges at the top. Wiggle it a bit using the popsicle stick as leverage and the kulfi should slip out in one piece.
  5. Serve cold with a sprinkle of freshly toasted nuts.
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Filed Under: 5 Ingredients or less, All Recipes, Cuisines, Desserts, Gluten-free, Indian, Vegetarian Tagged With: Black Truffles, indian fusion, Kulfi, milk, Saffron

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Comments

  1. Deanna says

    March 27, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    Oh yum!!! I love to try these when weather gets warmer for a nice treat!!!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      March 27, 2017 at 4:59 pm

      This would be so perfect then!

      Reply
  2. Platter Talk says

    March 27, 2017 at 3:04 pm

    I would have never thought to put a truffle into a treat! Interesting and yet compelling.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      March 27, 2017 at 5:00 pm

      It was an experiment with surprisingly good results Dan! Go forth boldly!

      Reply
  3. Emily says

    March 27, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    These look amazing! I love the exotic flavors!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      March 27, 2017 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks Emily!

      Reply
  4. Monica | Nourish & Fete says

    March 27, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    I confess I do enjoy a good labor of love – and these look fabulous! I’ve never had kulfi but this makes me super intrigued.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      March 27, 2017 at 2:59 pm

      Ah, my kinda folks!!!! Let me know if you ever do try them!

      Reply
  5. Rae says

    March 27, 2017 at 12:45 pm

    I am really intrigued by the flavors in this dessert, which I’ve never heard of until now. This screams special occasion and I can’t wait to try this for myself.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      March 27, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      Let me know when you do Rae! It’s pretty rich and decadent!

      Reply

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