Description
Savor the rich, creamy delight of homemade pistachio ice cream, a refreshing treat perfect for summer days and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Chopped toasted pistachios for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pulse shelled pistachios in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl until combined.
- Gently fold the chopped pistachios into the mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to enhance flavor.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 20-25 minutes).
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and whole milk with coconut milk or almond milk.
- Enhance flavor by adding chocolate chunks or other nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg