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Bastani Akbar Mashti

بستنی اکبر مشتی با تکه‌های خامه و خلال پسته

Its almost summer and what better way to celebrate than have my all time favorite Persian Bastani (ice cream) Akbar Mashti!!! Below is a simple way to make this treat.

Prep Time
20 mins (plus freezing)
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6-8 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Bastani Akbar Mashti
The Authentic Sofreh Pairing

In Persian tradition, dining is a harmony of hot and cold temperaments (Garm o Sard). Serve this dish alongside:

Faloodeh ShiraziPersian Ice Cream Wafers (Naan-e Bastani)Fresh Lemon Juice or Sour Cherry SyrupPersian Black Tea
🌸Blooming Saffron & Golab

Fragrant Finishing Secret: Grind saffron threads with a pinch of sugar in a mortar and steep in warm water for maximum crimson color. Always stir in rosewater (golab) and crushed cardamom during the final minutes of cooking so their delicate floral oils stay vibrant.

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