Rose Gulkand Ice Cream (No-Churn)
A creamy no-churn ice cream made with gulkand (rose petal jam) and rose water. Beautifully pink, naturally fragrant, and ready with just five ingredients and a hand mixer.
Ingredients
For the ice cream
- 2 cups heavy cream chilled
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
- 1/2 cup gulkand rose petal jam
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- A few drops of pink food coloring (optional)
Garnish
- Edible rose petals (optional)
Instructions
Whip the cream
- Pour the chilled heavy cream into a large bowl. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Fold in the flavor
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, gulkand, and rose water to the whipped cream. If using food coloring, add it now. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix or the cream will deflate.
Freeze
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe loaf pan or container. Smooth the top with a spatula. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent ice crystals. Cover with a lid or more plastic wrap.
- Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
Serve
- Remove from the freezer 5 minutes before scooping. Scoop into bowls or cones and garnish with edible rose petals if using.
Notes
Gulkand vs. rose syrup: Gulkand gives a richer, more complex rose flavor than rose syrup. If you can only find rose syrup, use 3 tablespoons and reduce the condensed milk slightly since syrup adds extra sugar.
Condensed milk swap: For a less sweet version, use 1 cup full-fat coconut cream in place of condensed milk. The texture will be slightly icier but still very good.
Vegan option: Use coconut cream (chilled overnight and whipped) instead of heavy cream, and sweetened condensed coconut milk instead of regular condensed milk.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 weeks. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface between uses.
Food coloring note: Gulkand gives a soft natural pink. Skip the food coloring unless you want a brighter, more vivid pink for photos or festive occasions.
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