Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of homemade pistachio ice cream, a luscious treat that captures the essence of summer in every scoop. This easy-to-follow recipe blends rich, nutty pistachios with a velvety mix of heavy cream and milk, creating a dreamy dessert perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this pistachio ice cream is sure to impress your taste buds and elevate your dessert game.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup raw unsalted pistachios (toasted)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Pulse the toasted pistachios in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
- Stir in the chopped pistachios, then cover and chill the mixture for at least 2 hours.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg