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Arabic Ice Cream with Cream (Ashta)
Total time30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Yield8 servings
DifficultyEasy
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ChefRina Abdullah

Arabic Ice Cream with Cream (Ashta)

Arabic Ice Cream with Cream (Ashta) is one of the most delicious ice cream flavors ever, remaining a favorite for many, no matter how many new flavors they discover. It's very easy to prepare, and its wonderful taste is only complete with pistachios. Try it and enjoy!

Arabic Ice Cream with Cream (Ashta) with pistachios... who doesn't love this wonderful ice cream?? Prepare it at home and enjoy it with family and guests.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 cups powdered milk
  • 2 cans cream (Qaimar or Ashta)
  • Half a cup sugar
  • One teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons ground mastic
  • One teaspoon salep
  • 4 cups very cold water
  • 4 sachets liquid whipping cream
  • Pistachios for garnish
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Method

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  1. Place all ingredients in an electric mixer and beat for 25 minutes.
    Timers: 25 min
  2. Place a plastic bag in the mold where you will put the ice cream mixture and spread chopped or crushed pistachios in it.
  3. Pour the ice cream mixture, then sprinkle pistachios on top as well.
  4. Place the mold in the freezer for at least 8 hours, then serve the Arabic Ice Cream with Cream (Ashta), garnished with pistachios.
    Timers: 480 min
  5. When we finish beating the ingredients, taste the mixture. If you find it needs more sugar, add according to taste and beat again until the sugar dissolves well.

Recipe tags

DessertsInternationalVegetarianVeganDairy freeGluten freeNut freeEgg freeEasyQuick cook

Notes and serving ideas

  • How to Prepare Pistachio Flavored Ice Cream

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Rina Abdullah

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