Steamed Yogurt Ice Cream (bhapa Doi Ice Cream)
Bhapa Doi Ice Cream, also known as Steamed Yogurt Ice Cream, is a popular dessert from Bengali cuisine. This creamy and rich ice cream is made with simple ingredients and has a unique texture that sets it apart from traditional ice creams.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pistachios, almonds, or cashews)
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands
- 1 tablespoon rose water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Add the chopped nuts, cardamom powder, saffron strands, and rose water to the mixture and stir well.
- Pour the mixture into individual ramekins or a large heatproof dish.
- Cover the ramekins or dish with aluminum foil.
- Place a steamer basket in a large pot and fill it with enough water to reach just below the steamer basket.
- Place the ramekins or dish in the steamer basket, cover the pot, and steam for 30 minutes.
- Once done, remove the ramekins or dish from the steamer and let the bhapa doi ice cream cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, cover the ramekins or dish with plastic wrap and place them in the freezer for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve the steamed yogurt ice cream garnished with more chopped nuts and a sprinkle of saffron strands.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Large bowl Steamer basket Large pot Aluminum foil Plastic wrap
Tools
Whisk Ramekins or heatproof dish
Serving suggestions
Serve the bhapa doi ice cream with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of ground cardamom for an extra flavor boost.
Tips & tricks
Make sure to cool the steamed yogurt ice cream completely before freezing to avoid ice crystals forming in the ice cream.
Cost
$10