In South Asia, kulfi is a creamy, sweet, frozen dessert made in small batches courtesy of neighborhood street vendors. Made by slow-cooking fresh milk with traditional ingredients such as saffron, rosewater and pistachio, kulfi is dense, creamy, slow-melting, and tastes like home to South Asians around the world. A first-generation American, Mansoor Ahmed is now on a mission to bring his own spin on this authentic experience to American audiences with the launch of Heritage Kulfi, his line of premium kulfi ice cream with South Asian flavors.
Heritage Kulfi offers a luxurious, thoughtful take on classic ice cream with flavors, textures, and aromas that instantly transport you to South Asia: Saffron, Rosewater, Pistachio, Cardamom Chai, Alphonso Mango, Coconut, Earl Grey, Vanilla Bean, Malai Sweet Cream and Almond Blossom.
Growing up in New York, Ahmed truly had the best of both worlds: the rich tradition of South Asian cuisine, imparted by his parents who immigrated to the US. from Pakistan, and American favorites including ice cream. He became passionate about combining the two and honoring the ingredients of his family’s culture in a fresh, new way. Instead of relying on flavor extracts, he used traditional recipes and cooking methods — carefully steeping whole Assam black tea leaves and sourcing the highest-quality, premium saffron threads handpicked from crocus flowers.
Heritage Kulfi’s packaging is certified as sustainably sourced by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. The company partners with regional farms to ensure the best flavor, the freshness of milk and cream and reduce the shipping footprint. All Heritage Kulfi’s ice creams are egg-free, halal, kosher, gluten-free, non-GMO and sweetened only with organic cane sugar.