Today’s recipe was inspired by the exotic flavors of Mashti Malone’s, my favorite ice cream in all of L.A. In case you don’t know, this little shop on La Brea is owned by two Iranian brothers who pack the magic of the ancient world into their products. My favorite treat of theirs is the orange blossom ice cream. It tastes like a flower garden frozen in cream. One bite and I feel like a fictional Persian princess ready to take a carpet ride with my loyal pet tiger.
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh strawberries, washed, rinsed, and hulled
1/4 cup rose water
2 tablespoons honey
the contents of 2 cardamom pods
Method:
Purée all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze at least four hours.
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I can’t wait to try these.
I’m so glad!
Rose water is one my favorite things I almost never have. Lovely photo again today.
Me too! I’m lucky in that there’s a wonderful Turkish shop near where we live. Today I stocked up on rose water, orange blossom water, and pomegranate molasses. I’m so excited to taste them all.
And thanks for your comment about the photo. The truth is my camera broke not long ago so I’ve had to resort to using Photo Booth on my MacBook. Not the highest quality. New camera expected next week!
I never would’ve guessed. I love the composition.
Oh. wow. Where was this recipe when I brought 30 pounds of fresh berries home from a you-pick farm? I’ll be buying more tomorrow as I must make this recipe.
Thinking I saw Mashti’s on a Cooking Channel show not too long ago. They featured your fave ice cream and it did sound lovely. Does Helena like these pops, too? She is one lucky teether!
If you have spare strawberries you should definitely make these pops. We just got back from picnicking on the heath with some friends and ate the rest of what I had in the freezer. They are so good!
Ah, down home flavors! 😉 I have go to Tehrangeles! Awesome popsicle
Tehrangeles! So funny. I’ve never heard that before, but yeah, I suppose it’s true. And thank god, because our culture and cuisine is richer for it.
I’ve never made anything with rosewater before, but this makes me want to try! These look gorgeous – and I LOVE that pink colour! So pretty!
Thanks, amb! They’re real winners and so easy to do.
So refreshing, just what is needed for these hot, humid days.
Thank you, Norma!