Prepare this 3-ingredient Gulab jamun ice cream, a delightful fusion of traditional - popular Indian dessert and Western-style icy cream for any occasion to create a unique and delicious summer dessert for an unforgettable and extraordinary experience!
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About the recipe
Gulab Jamun ice cream is an irresistible fusion of Indian and Western desserts, offering a delectable blend of flavors and textures. Made with just three ingredients, this recipe brings together India's most beloved sweet dish, gulab jamun—a deep-fried khoya dumpling (reduced milk solids) soaked in rose water, saffron, and cardamom-infused sugar syrup—and luxuriously creamy ice cream.
This dessert brings the rich, sweet, and aromatic essence of gulab jamun with ice cream's cooling, smooth creamy texture, creating a treat that simply melts in your mouth. The creamy chunks of jamun in the ice cream make it the ultimate summer indulgence.
Just look at its gorgeous pale hue and inviting grainy texture! This dessert is as visually appealing as it is soothing, ensuring you’ll crave scoop after scoop on a hot day! It is the perfect companion for summer dessert.
Ingredients
To prepare this homemade dessert, you will need only these 3 ingredients:
- Condensed milk- Sweetened condensed milk works best for this recipe as you do not need any other sweetener to add to the ice cream.
- Gulab jamun- I use ready-to-eat Haldiram Gulab jamun to make this Indian Jamun ice cream. It is so convenient to use. You can easily get it at any Indian grocery store or Asian aisle of any supermarket. Use whatever is handy to you!
- Thickened cream- To make this rich, creamy ice cream, use heavy cream/thickened cream that contains at least 30% fat content.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Reasons to🧡 Gulab Jamun ice cream
- It is a 3-ingredient dessert recipe - the biggest reason to make this recipe.
- A delicious, mouth-watering combo of two popular desserts.
- Ease of preparation.
- Fresh and homemade, free from preservatives.
- A versatile recipe - you can adjust the ingredients to your liking.
- You have more control over sugar and calories.
- It is a crowd-pleaser and satisfying as people will go for more scoops.
How to make gulab jamun ice cream?
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- The first step to preparing jamun ice cream is to whisk the chilled cream slightly.
- Add condensed milk and whisk again with an electric mixer for a minute or less.
- Add 5-6 gulab jamuns into the ice cream and mix them until you get a thick and creamy consistency (image below).
- Transfer half of the ice cream into a rectangular container.
- Chop some gulab jamuns into small bite sizes and scatter them all over the ice cream.
- Fill the container with half of the remaining ice cream.
- Top up the remaining crushed/ chopped gulab jamuns and smoothen them with a rubber spatula.
- Cover this homemade Indian ice cream with a wrap and freeze overnight (image below).
Scoop, garnish with pistachios, and enjoy this homemade ice cream with gulab jamun.
Variations
- Add nuts for a crunchy and nutty flavour.
- Top with warm gulab jamun if you do not mind extra sweetness.
- Decorate with dried rose petals for extra vibrance and depth!
Serving Suggestions
Serve this homemade jamun-falvored ice cream solo or with your favorite fall desserts like apple walnut crumb or a delicious Lotus biscoff, you will be amazed by the harmonious combination of ingredients in every bite.
Create an Indian-inspired fusion bowl by combining this ice cream with falooda noodles, rose syrup, basil seeds, and jelly cubes.
Pair it with fresh tropical fruits like mango, pineapple, or lychee to complement its rich and aromatic flavors.
FAQ
I used ready-made gulab jamun of the Haldiram brand to make this ice cream. According to their label claim, these are prepared from wheat flour and semolina, which contain gluten, so this ice cream is not gluten-free.
The main reason for the ice cream with jamun not setting up could be the presence of liquid, such as sugar syrup if added by mistake/unknowingly, or not keeping the ice cream in the freezer for enough time.
Storage
Store this ice cream with gulab jamun in the freezer. It stays fresh for months.
Tips
- Use chilled cream to make ice cream.
- Avoid using frozen thickened cream.
- No flavor is added in this recipe as I want the pure gulab jamun flavor to shine. Feel free to add any if you like.
- Add the number of gulab jamun based on your sweet preference.
- Crush or chop gulab jamun into small pieces before adding them to the ice cream, especially if you are not using an electric mixer.
- Cover the ice cream with a wrap before freezing to prevent ice crystal formation.
- Freeze overnight for the best gulab jamun ice cream flavor
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3-ingredient Gulab Jamun Ice cream
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Equipment
- Hand mixer
- bowl
- Container
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 300 ml Thickened cream (1 bottle)
- 397 g Condensed milk (1 can)
- 8 Gulab Jamun
OPTIONAL
- Pistachios/almonds
Instructions
- Whip chilled thick cream on low speed for a minute.
- Add condensed milk and beat again.
- Stir in gulab jamun and mix until you get a thick and creamy consistency.
- Transfer the cream to a container, and add some crushed gulab jamun all over the ice cream.
- Smoothen the top, and freeze the ice cream for at least 7-8 hours.
- Serve chilled gulab jamun ice cream with optional pistachio or almonds toppings!
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Notes
- Covering the ice cream with a wrap before freezing will prevent ice crystal formation.
- For the best ice cream gulab jamun flavour, freeze it overnight.
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Annie says
I can't thank you enough for sharing this delicious, melt-in mouth ice cream dessert. I made for our family dinner and it turned out fantastic. It brought so much of joy to our family gathering!
Keep these wonderful recipes ideas coming!!
Abhi says
Thanks Annie for the kind words! I am glad that you enjoyed the recipe. I'll definitely keep the delicious ideas coming! 🍨✨"
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