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Rose Water Ice Cream Cake

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A fragrant, floral ice-cream cake featuring rose-water-infused vanilla ice cream layered over a crunchy pistachio cookie crust, finished with whipped cream and dried rose petals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) pistachio cookies or shortbread crumbs
  • 3 tbsp (45 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.5 quarts (about 1.4 L) good-quality vanilla ice cream, softened
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) rose water, divided
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup (240 mL) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tbsp (15 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios, for garnish
  • 1 tbsp food-grade dried rose petals, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Line the base and sides of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. Stir cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated; press firmly into the pan to form a crust. Freeze 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, mix the softened vanilla ice cream with 2 tbsp rose water, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth but still thick.
  4. Spoon the ice cream over the frozen crust, smoothing the top. Tap the pan to eliminate air pockets.
  5. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and freeze until solid, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Just before serving, whip the cream with powdered sugar and the remaining 1 tbsp rose water to soft peaks.
  7. Unmold the cake, peel away parchment, and transfer to a chilled platter.
  8. Spread or pipe the rose-scented whipped cream over the top; sprinkle with chopped pistachios and dried rose petals.
  9. Let stand 5 minutes to soften slightly, then slice with a hot knife and serve.

Notes

  • Fold ½ cup finely chopped pistachios directly into the ice-cream layer for added crunch.
  • Rose-water strength varies by brand—start with less, taste, and adjust.
  • The cake keeps well, tightly wrapped, in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
  • Swap vanilla ice cream for strawberry or raspberry for a pink hue and complementary flavor.

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Keywords: rose water, ice cream cake, pistachio, no-bake, floral dessert

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