Strawberry Kulfi Recipe – Sharmis Passions

Strawberry Kulfi is a rich dessert made by simmering milk and flavouring it with fresh strawberry puree and freezing it in moulds. It has rich taste with fruity flavour and smooth texture and it also feels satisfying to eat. The light pink colour makes it look attractive and good for serving.

This kulfi is a good choice for summer days and special occasions at home and it works well. It is easy to make and it does not need many ingredients for preparation. I usually prepare this during hot afternoons and it give a cooling effect after eating. It is liked by kids and elders for its taste and it gets finished fast.

About Strawberry Kulfi

Strawberry Kulfi is a variation of traditional kulfi and fruit flavour is added in it. Kulfi is a popular Indian frozen dessert made by reducing milk and freezing it slowly. In this recipe strawberry puree is added and it gives fruity taste to the kulfi. It is simple to prepare at home and it does not take much time and effort.

The texture of this kulfi is creamy and dense when compared to ice cream. It has a rich milk flavour and mild tangy sweetness from strawberries. When frozen properly it gives smooth bite and it does not have too many ice crystals. It feels more filling and rich when eaten.

There are few variations you can try with this recipe and you can change based on your liking. You can add chopped strawberries for texture and it gives small bite. You can adjust sugar based on taste and sweetness needed. You can also skip essence if you want natural flavour so this recipe can be adjusted well. Some also add nuts for crunch.

I make this kulfi when strawberries are available fresh in season. It is simple and it does not take much effort in kitchen and freeze it overnight for best results and texture. 

Strawberry Kulfi Ingredients

• Milk – Used milk as base for this kulfi and it gives creamy texture and richness. You can use full cream milk for better result and taste.
• Strawberries – Used fresh strawberries for flavour and natural colour and it gives good taste. You can use frozen also if fresh is not available.
• Condensed milk – Condensed milk is added for sweetness and thickness and it helps in texture. You can use homemade or store bought. 
• Corn flour – Corn flour is added to thicken the mixture and it gives creamy texture and helps to avoid ice crystals.
• Sugar – I added sugar for sweetness and it balances the cocoa taste and you can adjust the quantity as per your taste.
• Strawberry essence – I add strawberry essence, but its optional you can add it for extra flavour and aroma or skip.

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How to make Strawberry Kulfi Step by Step

1.Take milk in a sauce pan, boil it and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

2.Rinse strawberries well, remove the leaf and the center. I saw this technique of using a straw to remove the center part so tried it.

3.Once milk is boiled, add condensed milk. Add water to cornflour and mix well without any lumps.

4.Add cornflour mixture along with sugar. Keep cooking.

5.Once it starts to slightly thicken and coat the ladle, switch off and set aside to cool. Take straw berries in a mixer jar and puree it.

6.Refrigerate the milk at least for 30 minutes then add strawberry puree, mix well.

7.Now add strawberry essence and mix it.

8.Then pour it in kulfi moulds / popsicle moulds…I used my kulfi shaped popsicle moulds.Wrap with silver foil, insert ice cream stick then freeze for 6-8 hours at least, I always freeze it overnight. Then show the mould under running tap water. Slowly remove the kulfis and serve.

Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

• Cooling milk – I usually cool milk completely before adding puree and it is important. Hot milk may curdle so avoid mixing hot.
• Thickening stage – I cook until it coats the ladle and becomes slightly thick. Do not make too thick as it may affect texture.
• Strawberry puree – I blend strawberries smooth and it mixes well in milk. You can keep it little chunky if you like texture.
• Freezing time – I freeze overnight for best texture and proper setting. Less time may not set well and may be soft.
• Removing kulfi – I run mould under water for few seconds and it helps to remove easily without breaking.

Serving and Storage

Serve Strawberry Kulfi chilled directly from mould and it taste best. This goes well as a dessert after meals or during summer days at home. Store leftover kulfi in freezer and use within few days for good taste. Keep it covered so it do not absorb smell from freezer.

FAQS

1.Can I skip condensed milk?

Yes you can skip but texture may change and it may be less creamy. You can adjust sugar and milk.

2.Can I make with frozen strawberries?

Yes you can use frozen ones and it works fine. Thaw before blending for smooth puree.

3.Why kulfi is icy?

It may be due to less thickening or more water in mixture so cook properly.

4.Can I add nuts?

Yes you can add chopped nuts and it gives extra texture and taste.

5.Can I make in advance?

Yes you can prepare and freeze and it stays good for few days in freezer.

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