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Dondurma Recipe Easy, Creamy, & Traditional Turkish Ice Cream

Dondurma (Traditional Turkish Ice Cream)

Dondurma is a thick, chewy, and stretchy Turkish ice cream made with salep and mastic. This unique dessert is rich, creamy, and perfect for a traditional frozen treat experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 5 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 6 scoops
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan for heating the milk mixture
  • Whisk for stirring the mixture
  • Mixing bowl for combining ingredients
  • Ice cream maker or manual churning method
  • Freezer-safe container for storing the ice cream
  • Refrigerator for chilling the mixture

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp salep powder for stretchiness
  • 0.5 tsp mastic gum ground into powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for flavor

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat until warm but not boiling.
  • Whisk in the sugar, salep powder, and ground mastic gum until fully dissolved.
  • Continue cooking while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes slightly elastic, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Transfer the chilled mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until thick and stretchy.
  • Place the churned ice cream in a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight for the best texture.
  • Scoop and enjoy the chewy texture of authentic Turkish Dondurma.

Notes

  • Optional Equipment: A mortar and pestle can be used to grind mastic gum finely.
  • Customization: Add pistachios or fruit for extra flavor variations.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
  • Serving Tip: Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping for the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1100Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 24gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Chewy Ice Cream, Dondurma, Salep Ice Cream, Turkish Ice Cream
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