Saffron-Infused Rosewater Ice Cream with Pistachio Crunch

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Delicate rosewater and saffron-infused ice cream topped with toasted pistachios delivers an exotic floral and nutty dessert experience. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 6 Middle Eastern cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups whole milk and 1 cup heavy cream. Warm over medium heat until just simmering, then remove from heat.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 3/4 cup granulated sugar with 5 large egg yolks until pale and thick.
  3. Step 3: Slowly pour about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  4. Step 4: Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan with remaining milk mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thick enough to coat the back of the spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in saffron threads steeped in 2 tbsp warm milk, 1 tsp rosewater, and a pinch of salt. Let cool to room temperature.
  6. Step 6: Chill the custard in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Step 7: Churn the custard in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions until soft-serve texture.
  8. Step 8: Fold in 1/2 cup toasted chopped pistachios, then transfer to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours until firm before serving.

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