Dessert
Sweets
Saffron Ice Cream
Summary
Saffron ice cream, or Bastani Sonnati or Persian ice cream, is a famous Iranian frozen dish. Saffron is a valuable spice for its unique flavor and bright golden color, and it is used to flavor this rich, creamy ice cream. Warm milk was used to release the saffron’s distinct flavor and color. Saffron ice cream has a strong flavor that is sweet, flowery, and slightly bitter from the saffron. It mixes well with other Middle Eastern desserts like baklava or halva and is perfect for hot summer days.