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No-bake dessert

Saffron Cardamom Kulfi Bites

Fragrant saffron and cardamom transform simple cashew cream into a frozen Indian-inspired treat.

15 min1 serving

Ingredients · 1 serving

  • Cashews, raw0.71 oz (20 g)
  • Coconut cream, unsweetened0.53 oz (15 g)
  • Maple syrup0.24 oz (6.7 g)
  • Saffron0 oz (0 g)
  • Cardamom0.01 oz (0.2 g)
  • Table salt0 oz (0.1 g)
  • Pistachios, raw0.12 oz (3.3 g)
  • Drinking water0.04 oz (1.3 g)

Method

  1. Steep saffron threads in warm water for 10 minutes until the water turns golden.
  2. Blend soaked cashews, coconut cream, maple syrup, saffron water, cardamom, and salt until completely smooth.
  3. Pour into small silicone molds or an ice cube tray.
  4. Freeze at least 3 hours until solid.
  5. Pop out of molds and roll each bite in crushed pistachio just before serving.

Recipe from raw-desserts.com (opens in a new tab). The full batch makes 12 servings (12 bites); quantities above are one serving.

Nutrition per serving

Nutrition per serving of Saffron Cardamom Kulfi Bites
Calories197 kcal
Protein4.9 g
Carbohydrates12.5 g
Fat15.5 g
Fiber1.4 g
Sodium52 mg

Highest micronutrients

  • Copper: 0.54 mg (60% of the FDA Daily Value)
  • Manganese: 0.81 mg (35% of the FDA Daily Value)
  • Magnesium: 68 mg (16% of the FDA Daily Value)
  • Zinc: 1.48 mg (13% of the FDA Daily Value)
  • Phosphorus: 154 mg (12% of the FDA Daily Value)
  • Thiamin (B1): 0.12 mg (10% of the FDA Daily Value)

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient records. Unknown values are not counted as zero. Illustration, not a photo of the tested result.