Havij Bastani (Carrot Ice Cream Bites)

Ingredients

• 1 pound Carrots
• 3/4 cup Cane Sugar
• 2 cans Full-Fat Coconut Milk
• 1 tablespoon Rosewater
• 1/4 teaspoon Saffron Threads
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. 1In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 teaspoon Saffron Threads with 1/4 cup of the Full-Fat Coconut Milk (from the 2 cans) and let it steep for at least 10 minutes to bloom. While the saffron steeps, place the 1 pound Carrots in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat (212°F / 100°C) and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the carrots are fork-tender; carefully drain the carrots completely.
2. 2Transfer the drained 1 pound Carrots to a high-speed blender. Add the remaining Full-Fat Coconut Milk (from the 2 cans), the 3/4 cup Cane Sugar, the 1 tablespoon Rosewater, the bloomed 1/4 teaspoon Saffron Threads (including the coconut milk it steeped in), the 1 tablespoon Cornstarch, and the 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and no carrot lumps remain.
3. 3Pour the blended mixture into a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk or spoon, for 5-8 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon; do not allow it to boil vigorously.
4. 4Remove the saucepan from the heat and transfer the mixture to a heat-safe bowl. Allow the mixture to cool completely to room temperature, which will take at least 1 hour; this cooling step is crucial to ensure the ice cream churns properly and achieves the desired smooth texture.
5. 5Once completely cool, pour the mixture into the bowl of your ice cream maker. Churn until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, typically taking 20-30 minutes depending on your machine.
6. 6Transfer the churned ice cream from the ice cream maker into a freezer-safe container with a lid. Place the container in the freezer for at least 2 hours, or until the ice cream is firm enough to scoop easily; this additional freezing time will allow the ice cream to set into bites.
7. 7Once firm, use a small spoon or ice cream scoop to portion out small bites of the Havij Bastani and serve immediately.

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