A creamy and fragrant Indian ice cream, Kulfi, made with rich Jersey milk and infused with aromatic cardamom. Served with a sweet and salty caramelised Jersey Royal crumble for a delightful textural contrast.
**Prepare the Kulfi:** In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the Jersey milk, Jersey double cream and granulated sugar. Lightly crush the cardamom pods and add them to the mixture.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking and burning. Reduce the heat to low and continue simmering for about 45-60 minutes, or until the milk has reduced by about half and thickened slightly. It should coat the back of a spoon.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Remove the cardamom pods.
Using a blender or immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth. This helps to create a creamier texture. Allow to cool completely.
Pour the cooled mixture into kulfi molds or small ramekins. Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top. Cover the molds with foil or plastic wrap and insert a popsicle stick or spoon into each.
Freeze for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely solid.
**Prepare the Caramelised Jersey Royal Crumble:** Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C Fan/Gas Mark 4).
In a bowl, mix the cooked diced Jersey Royal potatoes with the brown sugar, and sea salt.
Melt the Jersey butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the potato mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are caramelised and golden brown (about 10-15 minutes). Be careful not to burn them.
Spread the caramelised potatoes on a baking tray and bake for 5 minutes, this helps dry them out slightly and make them crispier
Remove from oven and allow to cool and become crispy.
**Assemble and Serve:** To unmold the kulfi, briefly dip the molds in warm water. Gently pull on the popsicle stick or spoon to release the kulfi. Serve immediately with the caramelised Jersey Royal crumble sprinkled around or underneath.
Nutrition per serving (334g)
For a smoother kulfi, stir the milk mixture frequently during simmering to prevent skin formation.
You can add other flavorings like saffron strands or a pinch of nutmeg along with the cardamom.
If you don't have kulfi molds, use small ramekins or even paper cups. Make sure to cover them tightly to prevent ice crystals from forming.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking. Taste the mixture before freezing and add more sugar if needed.
The caramelised Jersey Royal crumble can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Heavy-bottomed saucepan
Oven
Blender or Immersion Blender
Kulfi molds or small ramekins
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