Persian · dessert
Bastani Sonnati (Saffron and Rosewater Ice Cream)
Bastani Sonnati (Saffron and Rosewater Ice Cream) reads richness 7.0, sweetness 6.1 and nutty 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Persian dessert, about 3 hr 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 8.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 7.0 · Sweetness 6.1 · Nutty 4.2 · Umami 3.6 · Fruity 3.1 · Floral 2.4 · Earthy 1.6 · Bitterness 1.1 · Citrus 1.0 · Warm Spice 0.8 · Salinity 0.7 · Sourness 0.7 · Heat 0.5
What's in it (9)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/4 tsp saffron
- 3 tbsp rosewater
- 1 tsp salep powder
- 1/4 cup pistachios
- 1/2 cup frozen cream
Time & effort: about 3 hr 25 min (25 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 358.4 kcal, 17.3 g protein, 16.4 g fat, 33.9 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Make a custard base with egg yolks, sugar, and milk, then flavor strongly with saffron water and rosewater.
- Stir in salep (a thickening agent that creates the stretchy texture) and churn until thick.
- Fold in chopped pistachios and frozen cream pieces before the final freeze.
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- Quindim — Brazilian
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