Booza

Booza is a traditional Lebanese ice cream known for its stretchy texture and unique flavor, often enhanced with mastic gum. This gluten-free dessert is a delightful treat that melts in your mouth, making it perfect for warm days.

Ingredients

• Milk - 500 ml
• Sugar - 100 g
• Cornstarch - 30 g
• Heavy cream - 200 ml
• Mastic gum - 1 g (finely crushed)
• Pistachios - 30 g (chopped, for garnish)
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp

Steps

1. In a saucepan, mix the cornstarch with 100 ml of the milk to create a slurry and set aside.
2. In another saucepan, combine the remaining milk, sugar, and crushed mastic gum. Heat over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
3. Once the mixture is warm, add the cornstarch slurry while continuously stirring. Increase the heat slightly and bring to a gentle boil until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes).
4. Remove from heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes before adding the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Mix well.
5. Transfer the mixture to a shallow container and cover it with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
6. Once frozen, let the Booza sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly before scooping.
7. Serve in bowls, garnished with chopped pistachios.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 24 g
• Sodium: 70 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Contains calcium for bone health.
• Provides healthy fats from pistachios.

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