High Protein Mango Kulfi
Course: dessertCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy15
servings10
minutesMango Kulfi with Nuts is a luscious, no-churn Indian frozen dessert that captures the essence of summer. It’s a creamy, dense twist on traditional kulfi—often called India’s answer to ice cream—infused with the vibrant sweetness of ripe mangoes and the satisfying crunch of mixed nuts.
I created a healthier version by incorporating high-protein ingredients like cashews, pistachios, cottage cheese, and paneer, while sweetening it naturally with monk fruit sweetener. The result? It tastes even better than classic kulfi—rich, indulgent, and satisfying—while delivering a generous boost of protein and avoiding any sugar spike
Ingredients
Ingredients
1 cup cashews (kaju)
½ cup pistachios (pista)
1 cup cottage cheese
1/ 2 cup paneer
1.5 cup mango chunks/ puree
2 tsp Monk fruit sweetener
1 tsp cardamom powder
Few strands of saffron
1.5 cup milk
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the cashews, pistachios and saffron. Pour milk on top and keep in the fridge for overnight or 6-8 hours.
- Add nuts mixture in a blender with mango, paneer and cottage cheese and blend until you get smooth and creamy paste.
- Pour the mixture into kulfi moulds or ice cube trays or a small container and tap to remove any air bubble.
- Freeze for 8 hours or until firm.
- Enjoy frozen or let it sit for a few minutes and serve as a soft creamy dessert
Notes
- Optionally, add almonds.
Adjust sweetness depending on your taste and mango ripening.
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