Easy Malai Kulfi Recipe (3 Step Recipe)

Name: Easy Malai Kulfi Recipe (3 Step Recipe)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 - Nestlé MILKMAID Mini; 1 L - Nestlé A+ Milk; 100 ml - Fresh Cream

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Malai Kulfi is a traditional Indian frozen dessert made with milk, cream, and Nestlé MILKMAID. This Malai Kulfi recipe shows you how to make this creamy dessert at home by simmering milk with Nestlé MILKMAID and cream until thickened, pouring the mixture into moulds, and freezing it until set for a rich, dense, and indulgent treat.

About Our Recipe

Our Malai Kulfi recipe brings the authentic flavour of traditional Indian kulfi right to your kitchen with just a few simple ingredients. Made using milk, fresh cream, and Nestlé MILKMAID, this rich and creamy dessert delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and texture.

Unlike regular ice cream, Malai Kulfi has a denser and more indulgent texture that melts slowly, making every bite extra satisfying. The addition of Nestlé MILKMAID gives this easy Malai Kulfi recipe a delicious caramelised richness while keeping the kulfi smooth and creamy.

Whether you are preparing dessert for festivals, summer gatherings, or family dinners, this homemade Malai Kulfi recipe is simple, delicious, and guaranteed to impress. Serve it plain or garnish with nuts and saffron for a classic Indian dessert experience.

You can also explore our other delicious recipes, such as Mango Kheer and Amrakhand Mango Shrikhand, for more fruity and festive treats.

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Ingredients

1Nestlé MILKMAID Mini

1 LNestlé A+ Milk

100 mlFresh Cream

How to make Malai Kulfi

Step 1 : Boil the milk in a heavy-bottom pan.
Step 2 : Add Nestlé MILKMAID and fresh cream to the milk.
Step 3 : Stir continuously and cook on medium flame for 15–20 minutes.
Step 4 : Reduce the mixture until it becomes thick and creamy.
Step 5 : Cool the mixture completely at room temperature.
Step 6 : Pour the prepared Malai Kulfi mixture into kulfi moulds.
Step 7 : Freeze the Malai Kulfi overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Step 8 : Demould the Malai Kulfi carefully and serve chilled.

Tips to Make Malai Kulfi

Creaminess: Stir continuously while cooking to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth Malai Kulfi texture.
Flavour: Add cardamom powder, saffron, or rose water for extra aroma and taste.
Crunch: Garnish the Malai Kulfi recipe with chopped pistachios, almonds, or cashews.
Easy Demoulding: To unmould kulfi without breaking, dip the moulds in warm water for 10-15 seconds, gently loosen the edges, and carefully pull out.
Richness: Use full-fat milk for the best Malai Kulfi texture and flavour.

Serving suggestions for Malai Kulfi

Garnish Malai Kulfi with saffron strands and chopped nuts before serving.
Serve this Malai Kulfi chilled after meals or during festive occasions.
Pair the Malai Kulfi with Falooda for a classic Indian dessert combination.
You can also freeze the kulfi mixture in small earthen matkas for a traditional presentation.

FAQs on Malai Kulfi Recipe

1. How to make creamy Malai Kulfi at home?

Simmer Nestlé A+ Milk with Nestlé MILKMAID and fresh cream until thick, cool completely, pour into moulds, and freeze for at least 8 hours for a rich, creamy texture.

2. What is Malai Kulfi made of?

Malai Kulfi is made of Nestlé A+ Milk, Nestlé MILKMAID, and fresh cream, slowly reduced and frozen to create a dense, creamy Indian dessert.

3. What is the difference between Malai Kulfi and ice cream?

Malai Kulfi is denser and creamier than regular ice cream because it is made by slowly reducing milk instead of whipping air into the mixture.

4. What is the difference between Malai Kulfi and Matka Kulfi?

Malai Kulfi and Matka Kulfi are the same dessert. Matka Kulfi refers to kulfi traditionally set and served in small earthen pots (matkas) for added aroma and presentation.

5. How to make kulfi without condensed milk?

To make kulfi without condensed milk, you can reduce full fat milk for a longer time with sugar until thick and creamy, though this recipe uses Nestlé MILKMAID for quicker preparation and richer flavour.