I wrote this blog for Alpha Dessert Juice Cafe, one of the many clients of Alpha Marketing. It was designed to incorporate the keyword kulfi into the website and increase on-page SEO for that keyword.

What is Kulfi?

Kulfi isn’t a common term here in America, but it should be! This creamy dessert comes from South Asia and is commonly referred to as “Indian ice cream.” Unlike American custard-based ice creams, kulfi is created by slowly simmering sweetened, flavored milk and constant stirring. It cooks until the volume of milk is reduced by half and greatly thickened. The slow cooking process caramelizes the milk and sugar, giving a distinct flavor that cannot be compared to anything else.

The kulfi is then poured into molds and slowly frozen. This helps the kulfi create a smooth, velvety texture that is hard to beat. Because kulfi is made with such a dense texture, it doesn’t melt nearly as quickly as traditional custard-based American ice cream. It is often served on a stick (like a popsicle) for easy eating. Now that you know how delicious this South Asian treat is, don’t you want to try it? The Alpha Dessert Juice Café locations in Houston, TX and Sugar Land, TX serve this traditional Indian treat.

Flavors of Kulfi

Kulfi can come in a variety of flavors. It depends on your imagination! While all the flavors have that distinct caramelized milk and sugar flavor, adding additional flavors to it really can kick it up a notch! Popular traditional flavors include pistachio, vanilla (sweet cream), mango, rose, cardamom, and saffron. Over the years, many different flavor profiles have arisen including avocado, chocolate, coffee, Nutella, orange, and strawberry.

Alpha Dessert Juice Café serves the traditional flavors of sweet cream, pistachio, mango, and rose, but they also added some modern flavors like coffee, cookies and crème, red velvet, dulche de leche, strawberry, Nutella, and chocolate! If you live in Houston, TX or Sugar Land, TX you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to try these South Asian treats at Alpha Dessert Juice Café.

History of Kulfi

The history of Kulfi can be a bit muddled, but it is believed to have originated in the 16^th century in northern India (at that time the Mughal Empire) by members of the royal family. The traditional Mughal desserts of that time already contained condensed milk in a mixture. The Mughals then decided to add flavors like pistachio and saffron, pour it into metal/earthenware cones, and then freeze it using a mixture of ice and salt. This freezing method allowed the dessert to stay frozen longer and be shipped to warmer parts of the Mughal Empire. The word “kulfi” is based on the Persian word for a covered cup, which is similar to what it was shipped in. Thus began the smooth, creamy dessert known as Kulfi.

Kulfi can be found at many street vendors in India. These vendors are called kulfiwalla’s. They keep the kulfi frozen by keeping the molds submerged in salt and ice mixtures in their kulfi carts (just like it was transported at its creation!). This treat has grown in popularity over the years and is well-loved by citizens of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Burma, Nepal, and the Middle East.

Kulfi in Houston, TX!

There are many locations to get Kulfi in Houston, TX. Lots of Indian restaurants serve it as a dessert, but of course we prefer a specialized dessert location. Alpha Dessert Juice Café makes their kulfi using traditional slow-simmering techniques and it creates an absolutely wonderful kulfi experience. Try it today at their locations in either Sugar Land, TX or Houston, TX!