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Paan Ice Cream

Paan
Ice Cream
: Creamy No-Churn Indian Dessert With Gulkand

375 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
13
Ingredients
Vegetarian
Diet
Paan Ice Cream brings together the familiar taste of paan in a chilled, creamy form that works well after heavy meals. Inspired by the traditional meetha paan served across India, this dessert carries the refreshing notes of betel leaves along with the sweetness of gulkand and fennel. It is often served at weddings and festive gatherings where a cooling dessert is preferred. This Indian paan dessert feels rich without being overwhelming, as the herbal freshness balances the cream base. The mixture holds small bites of tutti frutti and cherries, which add both texture and colour, making every scoop slightly different from the next. Served best during summer months, this frozen treat offers a break from usual chocolate or vanilla options. It also works well as a make-ahead dessert since it sets firmly in the freezer and stays good for days when stored properly.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
4 to 5 leavesBetel leaves (paan)
1/4 cupMilk
1/2 cupCondensed milk
3 cupsWhipped cream
1 tablespoonGulkand
1½ tablespoons Orange tutti frutti
1½ tablespoonsGreen tutti frutti
1½ tablespoons Chopped candied red cherries
2 tablespoons Sugar-coated colourful fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoonGreen cardamom powder
a few dropsEdible green food colour (optional)
for garnishWhole candied red cherries
for garnishSilver varq