Booza (pistachio And Cardamom Ice Cream)

Booza is a traditional Middle Eastern ice cream known for its unique stretchy and chewy texture. This recipe for Booza combines the flavors of pistachio and cardamom, creating a delightful and aromatic frozen treat.

Booza (pistachio And Cardamom Ice Cream)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped pistachios, ground cardamom, and salt. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
  3. Once cooled, transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
  4. Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 3-4 hours until firm.
  5. Serve the Booza pistachio and cardamom ice cream in scoops and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
4 hours
Cooking method
Freezing

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
5g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Ice cream maker Saucepan Whisk Freezer-safe container

Tools

Ice cream scoop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Booza ice cream in small bowls or cones, garnished with additional chopped pistachios for a delightful crunch.

Tips & tricks

For a creamier texture, allow the ice cream to soften at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

Cost

$10