No Churn Pistachio Rose Water Ice Cream Recipe
This no churn pistachio rose water ice cream offers a delightful blend of subtle floral notes from rose water, a warm hint of cardamom, and a satisfying crunch from roasted pistachios. Perfectly creamy and easy to make without any ice cream machine, it’s a refreshing Indian-inspired dessert that’s both elegant and fuss-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Spices
- 8 green cardamom pods (seeds only), about ½ teaspoon
Dairy & Sweeteners
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 ¼ cups condensed milk
Flavorings
- 2 ½ tablespoons rose water
Add-ins & Garnish
- ¼ cup roasted pistachios plus extra for serving
- 1 tablespoon edible dried rose petals
Instructions
- Grind Cardamom Seeds: Use a pestle and mortar to grind the green cardamom seeds into a fine powder to release their aromatic flavor.
- Whip Cream and Mix Ingredients: In a stand mixer bowl fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the heavy cream, condensed milk, rose water, and ground cardamom powder. Whisk the mixture on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, creating a light and fluffy base for the ice cream.
- Fold in Pistachios: Gently fold 3 tablespoons of crushed roasted pistachios into the whipped cream mixture to distribute the nutty crunch evenly without deflating the cream.
- Prepare for Freezing: Transfer the ice cream mixture into a freezer-proof container. Sprinkle the remaining crushed pistachios and edible dried rose petals on top for garnish and additional texture.
- Freeze: Place the container in the freezer for 6 to 8 hours or, for best results, overnight until fully set and scoopable.
- Serve: Remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop into individual bowls and serve garnished with extra pistachios and rose petals if desired.
Notes
- For best flavor, use high-quality rose water and freshly roasted pistachios.
- You can adjust the amount of rose water to your preference if you want a stronger or more subtle floral note.
- Letting the ice cream soften before scooping makes serving easier and enhances the creamy texture.
- This recipe requires no ice cream machine and is ideal for a quick and easy homemade frozen dessert.
- Store any leftovers covered in the freezer for up to one week for optimal freshness.
