Bastani - Persian Rosewater, Saffron and Pistachio Ice Cream
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Persian
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Serves: 4 servings
 
No churn bastani - Persian ice cream with rosewater, pistachios and saffron. A semi-homemade Middle-Eastern treat!
Ingredients
  • 1 pint pistachio gelato (I prefer gelato because the end result is more creamy instead of icy)
  • ¼ cup of rosewater
  • 1 teaspoon powdered or ground saffron
Instructions
  1. Let your gelato sit on the counter for about 15-20 minutes until soft.
  2. Heat the rosewater in a small mug in the microwave for 30 seconds until hot.
  3. Add the saffron to the rosewater and stir to combine.
  4. Scoop the softened ice cream into a mixing bowl, and pour the beautifully orange saffron-rosewater mixture over it.
  5. Mix well with a spoon until all combined.
  6. Pour the softened bastani back into the ice cream container and freeze for at least an hour or until it reaches your desired consistency.
Notes
You can find saffron and rosewater at your local ethnic grocer or online here:

Rosewater
Saffron
Recipe by Ahu Eats at https://www.ahueats.com/2016/07/bastani-persian-rosewater-saffron-pistachio-ice-cream.html