Homemade Elastic Turkish Ice Cream
Homemade Elastic Turkish Ice Cream is a delightful treat that transforms classic ice cream with its unique stretchy texture and rich, creamy flavors. This fun recipe captures the essence of Turkey’s vibrant street food culture, allowing you to enjoy a playfully chewy dessert right at home. Perfect for impressing guests or simply indulging on a warm day, this ice cream will be the highlight of any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons salep powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk together whole milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salep powder until combined. Stir continuously for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions (approximately 20-25 minutes).
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and smooth out with a spatula. Freeze for several hours until firm enough to scoop.
- When ready to serve, scoop using a large spoon or traditional Turkish ice cream scoop and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg