Star Anise Ice Cream

Preparation info
  • Makes

    1½ quarts

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Malai: Frozen Desserts Inspired by South Asian Flavors

By Pooja Bavishi

Published 2025

  • About

If you thought I made only Ginger Ice Cream for that Friendsgiving, you’re wrong. I made two flavors, and the second one was this equally delicious star anise–infused ice cream. I cannot say enough good things about the mellow licorice flavor this spice releases when mixed with dairy and sugar. It’s subtle and perfect. At Malai, this flavor is on the menu as scoops and in our ice cream sando with Malai’s Perfect Chocolate Chi