Pistachio Ice Cream

Pistachio ice cream is believed to have originated in the Middle East and has since become a popular flavor worldwide. It is known for its creamy texture and rich, nutty taste.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 255 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Pistachio Ice Cream

Cooking Method: Freezing Cuisine: International Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Rest Time 240 min Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1120

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 gram Pistachios
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 drop Green food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until finely ground.
2. In a saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the ground pistachios and vanilla extract.
4. Allow the mixture to cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
6. If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring during the last few minutes of churning.
7. Transfer the churned ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up.
8. Serve the pistachio ice cream in bowls or cones and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 18g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.