Malai Kulfi / Indian Creamy popsicle - Quick and Easy version

Kulfi is not ice cream. Kulfi is not even a sorbet. Kulfi is more like a popsicle but has milk in it. Lots of thickened milk and sugar frozen to take you to a comfort zone in hot weather. It is perfect for any day but is like heaven on a summer day. It is not summer here yet but feels like one though.

Can you believe when I tell you that first time I ate kulfi was when I was in my early twenties? It is so true. But the first time I ate, I fell in love with it. That too the one I ate was mutka kulfi or the kulfi frozen in the earthern ware. They were full of cream, sugar and cardamom. For some reason, I still remember that taste after more than a decade. This one comes pretty close to that, but is an easy fix. You need less than 10 minutes of active time in the kitchen to make this. You could add nuts if you like them. Make sure you chop them really fine.

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Ingredients:
Evaporated milk - 2 cans (use fat free or low fat or full fat -12 Oz can)
Sweetened condensed milk - 1 can (use fat free or low fat or full fat - 14 Oz can)
Heavy Cream - 1 cup (I have used regular milk also with good results)
Cardamom extract or cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp (optional - you could use vanilla or any other flavor)

Method:
In a microwave safe bowl, warm the evaporated milk. When it is warm, add the condensed milk and stir very well. Heat for couple more minutes. Stir and add the heavy cream or milk. Stir and let it come to room temperature. Add the cardamom extract or powder (or any other flavor of your choice) and stir very well. Pour into popsicle molds or individual cups (3 Oz plastic cups work very well). Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for an hour. When it is still not rock solid, insert the popsicle stick in the center and return to freezer to freeze solid.
I use these 1 Oz cups with lids for serving it in the parties. This proportion makes about 30 1 Oz serving cups. The cups are not filled all the way up though.

Enjoy.