Coconut Pistachio Kulfi Popsicle/Ice Pop

Ingredients

• 2/3-1 cup coconut cream (you can find cans of this in the ethnic aisle at the market)
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (or less for a less sweet taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 cup grated unsweetened coconut, lightly toasted (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup pistachios, toasted and finely chopped (less to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, bring the whole milk and cinnamon stick to a boil.

2. 2

   Simmer over low heat, stirring often to prevent scorching, for about 45 minutes or until the milk has reduced by half.

3. 3

   Remove the stick and add the coconut cream, simmering and stirring for a few minutes over low heat.

4. 4

   Mix in the condensed milk, cardamom, coconut, vanilla and pistachios.

5. 5

   Cool; pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze.