Pooja Bavishi's Sweet Corn Saffron Ice Cream Float with Strawberry Rose Syrup

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Pooja Bavishi's Sweet Corn Saffron Ice Cream Float with Strawberry Rose Syrup

Photo by Morgan Ione Photography

Serves
2 floats
Prep Time
15 Minutes

"Milk puddings were a staple on my family's table—made with whatever was is season (carrots, squash, corn). I can vividly recall a family visit to India, watching my aunt boil sweet summer corn in rich milk. At the end, she stirred in a dash of saffron (a little goes a long way) that added subtle notes of honey. I founded Malai at the start of summer as fresh corn was popping up at the Brooklyn farmer's market, and I knew that I needed to honor the saffron corn pudding with a special flavor: Sweet Corn Saffron.

To capture the essence of summer’s sweet bounty in this recipe, I married the sweet honeyed flavors of corn and saffron with bright, fruity strawberries and floral rose water for a float that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Bright, light and effervescent, just try not to smile while sipping this treat through a pretty straw." —Pooja Bavishi, Founder and CEO of Malai, an artisanal ice cream company with flavors inspired by nostalgic, aromatic spices, and South Asian ingredients.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup quartered strawberries
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon rose water
  • 2 12-ounce cans seltzer water
  • 1 pint Malai Sweet Corn Saffron Ice Cream

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Pooja Bavishi's Sweet Corn Saffron Ice Cream Float with Strawberry Rose Syrup


Directions

  • Step 1

    To make the syrup, add the strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, water and rose water to a blender. Blend until smooth, and then strain into an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to use.

  • Step 2

    To make the float, add 1-2 tablespoons of the Strawberry Rose syrup to a glass, top with seltzer water, add one scoop of Sweet Corn Saffron ice cream. Add 1-2 tablespoons of the syrup, top again with seltzer water, add 1 scoop of Sweet Corn Saffron ice cream. Repeat with a second glass. Enjoy with a straw and a spoon! Tip: Leftover Strawberry Rose Syrup? Drizzle it onto ice cream or stir it into seltzer water for a summery sip.

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