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    Kaju Draksh (Cashew Raisin) Ice Cream

    Modified: Feb 8, 2023 · Published by Alpa Jain · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Kaju draksh is an Indian cashew and raisin ice cream. It is a perfect summer dessert for parties and potlucks. Check out how to make it in the Cuisinart ice cream maker.
    Kaju draksh ice cream pin.
    Kaju draksh ice cream scoops served in a glass bowl.

    Kaju draksh ice cream, also known as kaju kishmish ice cream is a popular Indian cashew and raisin ice cream. It is creamy in taste and has a rich flavor of cashews and raisins.

    It is perfect to serve for parties, potlucks, or any Indian event. It is a true crowd-pleaser dessert with a distinctly pleasant flavor and crunchy, chewy bits of cashews and raisins.

    I have made this kaju draksh ice cream without eggs in the Cuisinart ice cream maker and it can be adapted for other ice cream machines too.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Equipment
    • Storage
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    Ingredients

    Cashew raisin ice cream requires very few ingredients. You will need evaporated milk, heavy cream, sugar, raisins, and raw chopped cashews. This recipe does not use condensed milk or milk powder. You can adjust the sweetness as per your taste.

    Kaju draksh ice cream scoops served in a glass bowl.

    For a creamy texture, you will need full-fat evaporated milk and heavy cream. A few drops of vanilla extract add a delicious flavor to the ice cream, don't miss it.

    5 No cook, No eggs

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    Instructions

    Making kaju draksh ice cream at home is very easy. It takes a few minutes and a few ingredients to make a delicious and creamy ice cream for your friends and family with the least effort.

    In a mixing bowl, add evaporated milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Using the whisk attachment of a hand blender, blend everything well until the sugar is well dissolved.

    Kaju Draksh ice cream ingredients.

    Kaju draksh ice cream ingredients blend.

    Now stir in the heavy cream and the vanilla extract and mix it with a spoon or a spatula. There is no need to whisk the ice cream mixture after adding the heavy cream as it will be churned in the ice cream machine.

    Refrigerate the ice cream base for about two hours and once it has been chilled, churn it in the ice cream machine. I have made this kaju kishmish ice cream in the 1.5 quart Cuisinart ICE 100 compressor ice cream maker and there is no need to freeze the bowl.

    Kaju draksh ice cream ready to churn.

    Kaju draksh ice cream churning with cashew mix.

    Depending on the type of ice cream maker you may have to freeze the bowl for about 24 hours before churning.

    Pour the ice cream mix into the ice cream maker and churn the ice cream for about 25 minutes. After about 20 minutes, you can mix in the chopped raw cashews and raisins and then continue to churn for another 5 minutes.

    The kaju draksh ice cream will be of soft-serve consistency. Transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze it for 5-6 hours before serving.

    Kaju Draksh ice cream read to freeze.
    Kaju draksh ice cream scoop.

    Substitutions

    You can substitute California raisins with golden raisins.

    Equipment

    I have used the Cuisinart ICE 100 compressor ice cream maker. It has a capacity of 1.5 quarts and makes 1 quart of ice cream. However, any other ice cream maker will work fine.

    If you have a larger capacity ice cream maker using a freezer bowl or the salt and ice type, you can scale the recipe to adapt to your ice cream maker.

    Kaju draksh ice cream scoops served in a bowl.

    I love the compressor ice cream maker because there is no need to freeze the bowl and I can make batch after batch of ice creams in one day.

    If you are looking to buy an ice cream maker for your family then check out this post on which ice cream maker to buy.

    Storage

    Homemade kaju draksh ice cream can last in the freezer for about a month in an airtight container. This ice cream turns out so creamy and delicious that it will be gone even before you realize 🙂

    Top tip

    If you are using a compressor machine, precooling the ice cream bowl for 5-10 minutes helps reduce the overall churning time. This also helps avoid any buttery film in the mouth as an aftertaste.

    Kaju draksh ice cream pin.

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    These are my favorite dishes to serve with kaju draksh ice cream.

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    Kaju draksh ice cream scoops served in a glass bowl.

    Kaju Draksh Ice Cream

    Kaju draksh is an Indian cashew and raisin ice cream. It is a perfect summer dessert for parties and potlucks. Check out how to make it in the Cuisinart ice cream maker.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Resting time: 2 hrs
    Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
    Servings: 1 quart
    Calories: 2025kcal
    Author: Alpa Jain
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    Equipment

    • Ice cream maker
    • Hand blender

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz Evaporated milk (1 can)
    • ½ cup Organic cane sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • salt (pinch)
    • ¾ cup Heavy cream
    • ½ cup Cashews (raw, chopped)
    • ½ cup Raisins
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    Instructions

    • Mix the sugar, pinch of salt, and evaporated milk with the whisk attachment of a hand blender (on low speed) until the sugar dissolves.
    • Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract and mix it. Do not whisk at this stage.
    • Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours.
    • Mix the ingredients well before churning.
    • Pour the ingredients into the ice cream machine bowl.
    • Start the ice cream machine for 25-30 mins, preferably using the gelato paddle.
    • Add in the broken cashews and raisins at about 20 mins or as per manufacturer instructions for add-ins.
    • Ice cream is ready and is of soft-serve consistency.
    • Freeze the ice cream in a container for 6-8 hrs.

    Notes

    • If you are using a compressor ice cream maker, it is best to chill the bowl in the machine for 5-10 minutes before pouring and churning the ice cream mixture. This reduces the overall churn time and avoids a creamy film in the mouth which can happen due to over-churning.
    • Golden raisins are preferred but you can use dark ones as well.
    Nutrition Facts
    Kaju Draksh Ice Cream
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    2025
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    119
    g
    183
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    62
    g
    388
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    9
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    40
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    300
    mg
    100
    %
    Sodium
     
    438
    mg
    19
    %
    Potassium
     
    2228
    mg
    64
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    215
    g
    72
    %
    Fiber
     
    7
    g
    29
    %
    Sugar
     
    143
    g
    159
    %
    Protein
     
    42
    g
    84
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    3437
    IU
    69
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    12
    mg
    15
    %
    Calcium
     
    1051
    mg
    105
    %
    Iron
     
    7
    mg
    39
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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