Bastani is a traditional Persian/Iranian ice cream. The primary flavors are rosewater and saffron, and it's usually topped with pistachios and filled with flecks of frozen cream for crunch. I've gotten insight and inspiration from the recipes from both Sephardi Kitchen and from Aashpazi.com, but I've adapted them in more ways than one. I've altered the prep, measurements, and added a few of my own favorite ingredients to accent the rose flavor. It's a beautiful dish, bright in color and full of deep and wonderful summer flavors.

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