Akbar Mashti’s Ice Cream

Directions

1. Heat the milk, then reduce the heat and add the saffron dissolved in the rose water. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
2. Next, we gradually add the sugar and honey, while constantly stirring with a spoon, until the sugar and honey are completely incorporated into the milk. ≈ 3 min
3. Once the mixture has cooled, we pour it into a metal container (stainless steel) and place it in a container filled with crushed ice. ⏱ ≈ 20 min
4. We continue to stir until the ice mixture reaches a firm and creamy consistency. ≈ 3 min
5. We place the mixture in the freezer for about 30 minutes, then remove it and re-churn it to achieve the desired consistency. ⏱ 30 min
6. You can add this cream to the ice cream in a bowl, and decorate it with a spoonful of raspberry syrup. ≈ 2 min
7. Alternatively, you can simply add the cream in chunks as shown below. ≈ 3 min
8. Spread the cream evenly over the bottom of a 2mm-thick mold using a metal or plastic spatula, then place the mold in the freezer or in an ice cube tray. ⏱ ≈ 2 hr
9. Once the cream has set, remove it from the mold using a spatula and add it to the ice cream mixture. ≈ 3 min
10. To serve, you can also use pistachio powder. ≈ 2 min