Gadbad Ice Cream (Mangalore Style Layered Sundae)
A colorful layered Indian sundae with ice cream, fruit, jelly, and nuts assembled in tall glasses.
Equipment
- Tall serving glasses
- Ice cream scoop
- Mixing bowls
- Spoon
Ingredients
Ice cream layers
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 2 cups strawberry ice cream
- 2 cups mango ice cream
Fruit and texture mix
- 1 cup apple small diced
- 1 cup mango small diced
- 3/4 cup grapes chopped
- 3/4 cup strawberry jelly cubes
- 1/4 cup tutti frutti
Crunch and garnish
- 1/4 cup cashews chopped
- 1/4 cup almonds chopped
- 1/4 cup pistachios chopped
- 4 cherries
Optional add-ins
- 1/4 cup falooda sev
- 2 tablespoons basil seeds soaked
Instructions
Prep and chill
- Chill the serving glasses for fifteen to twenty minutes.
- Dice the fruit into small bite-sized pieces and keep all toppings ready.
Build the layers
- Add one scoop of vanilla ice cream at the base of each glass.
- Add a spoonful of mixed fruit, then one scoop of strawberry ice cream.
- Add jelly cubes, nuts, and a little tutti frutti for texture.
- Add one scoop of mango ice cream and finish with a cherry on top.
Serve
- Serve immediately while the layers stay distinct and the scoops hold shape.
Notes
Use drained fruit and avoid extra syrup to prevent watery layers.
Keep all bowls chilled if assembling for guests in warm weather.
You can swap one flavor with pista or butterscotch ice cream.
Assemble just before serving for the best texture contrast.
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