July 21 is celebrated as National Ice Cream Day in the US. Isn't that chill, really? On this day ice-cream makers bring their most innovative scoops forward! Although, relishing delish ice creams need no special day or reason for ice-cream lovers, but when there's a dedicated day to it, can you miss the opportunity? So, on Ice Cream Day, My Kolkata recommends some delicious and viral recipes from Instagram reels.
Binge watch with ice-cream popcorn
Are you someone who loves caramel popcorn or chocolate popcorn? Taking it up a level, @nehadeepakshah has created ice-cream popcorn. Very similar to bonbon ice cream, this ice-cream popcorn can be made with only three ingredients! These are crunchy on the outside and cold and creamy on the inside. A perfect snack to enjoy while you binge-watch your favourite shows. It is also a good treat for kids and can be made for parties! Make it at home and enjoy the explosion of flavours!
The OG desi ice cream
Can you guess what our desi version of ice cream is? Well. what other than kulfi deserves the title? Made from thickened milk and cream, flavoured with cardamom, saffron and pistachios, kulfis can any day compete with any other frozen dessert and win! It turns into a more delicious affair when falooda and rose syrup are added. With mangoes in season, mango kulfis feel heavenly! If you are a fan of mango kulfis, you will have to try this mango lassi kulfi by @tanyasbakingblog!
Nostalgia of childhood!
For some of us, as children, we called every frozen dessert an ice cream (some of us still do!). Our ice-cream cravings were often satiated with fruit popsicles and, of course, the chuskis! If you remember chuskis and your favourite flavour was Kala Khatta, then here's a healthy homemade Jamun Kala Khatta recipe by @chefchinuvaze. Chef Chinu, who some of us remember for ‘MAD’ on Pogo, has a perfect recipe that is not made from ‘gutter’ water! (How many of you heard that from your elders?)
Biscoff ice-cream sandwich, anyone?
Coming to recent favourites, the internet cannot stop raving about Biscoff-based desserts. Now, Biscoff has reached ice cream and changed it into something ice-cream connoisseurs will adore! Food content creator @millsandbuns has made an ice cream sandwich with Biscoff and we are absolutely loving it! Ice-cream sandwiches break the monotony of the ice cream world that’s ruled by scoops or cones, sundaes and bars. This ice-cream sandwich recipe is easy to make and exudes all the gourmet feels!
Can chocolate ice cream be healthy?
We know what you're thinking…“How can chocolate or ice cream be healthy?” It can be! @nutrifitnessbydisha has a recipe for an ice cream that is made with makhana (foxnuts), dates, no-sugar dark chocolate, almonds and milk. This recipe does not have sugar and uses natural sweetener from soaked dates. The powdered makhana creates the texture and the dark chocolate adds the body. So, don't fret over calories, make your cheat day a happy day!
Coconut malai ice cream
Coconut malai ice cream has a separate fan base! The creaminess of the tender coconut flesh and the subtle flavour just make you want to go on and on! If you have toddlers at home and you have been trying to give them coconut water or coconut, this recipe by @the_kidsdoctor will be very handy. The doc makes a tender coconut ice cream that is homemade and full of nutrients that little ones need. And the best part? There's no bar for adults to enjoy this delight!
