Bastani Akbar-Mashti, Persian, (Iranian)

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Persian Bastani Akbar-Mashti Recipe for you to Try Today

Bastani Akbar-Mashti, Persian, (Iranian)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

6 hrs 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 liter vanilla ice cream
	100 g heavy double cream
	2 tablespoons rose water
	pistachios ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

556

Sugar

31g

Fat

38g

Bastani Akbar-Mashti is one of the most popular dessert dishes in Iran and a classic choice for celebrations. It involves a vanilla ice cream base mixed with rose water and heavy cream, producing a mild and creamy flavour. It is the perfect dessert for summer days, when temperatures inside climb, and one's palate craves something cold. A sprinkling of chopped pistachios provides a little fruity hit.

Instructions

1.	In a medium bowl, add the vanilla ice cream and leave outside for 10 minutes to soften.
2.	In another bowl, whisk the double cream until the soft peaks form.
3.	Gradually fold in the whipped cream into the soft and creamy vanilla ice cream.
4.	Add in two tablespoons of rose water and fold the mixture until it is well combined.
5.	Transfer the mixture to a container and place it in the freezer for six hours or overnight.
6.	Garnish with some chopped pistachios (optional) before serving.

PROS

Bastani Akbar-Mashti is an excellent dessert that requires little effort to make.
The perfect cold and creamy treat to enjoy on hot summer days.

Rose water gives the ice cream a distinctive flavour, perfect for those looking to try something different.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Not recommended for lactose intolerant individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rose water is said to help digestive and skin problems and is an excellent remedy for stress, depression, and anxiety. Pistachios are high in fibre and proteins and help reduce the risk of heart diseases and diabetes when consumed in moderation.