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Pistachio Ice Cream

A creamy, nutty homemade pistachio ice cream with a rich flavor and beautiful pale green color. No special equipment needed beyond a blender and a freezer.

Total time
45 min
Servings
8
Calories
380
Protein
7g
Pistachio Ice Cream
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shelled pistachios
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a food processor or blender, pulse the 1 cup pistachios until finely ground but not pasty, about 30 seconds. Set aside 2 tbsp for garnish.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 0.25 tsp salt until smooth.

  3. 3

    Fold the ground pistachios into the cream mixture until fully combined. The mixture will be thin; that's fine.

  4. 4

    Pour the mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 4-6 hours, until firm around the edges and slightly soft in the center.

  5. 5

    Scoop the semi-frozen mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Return to the pan and freeze for another 4 hours, until solid.

  6. 6

    Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping. Serve in waffle cones, sprinkled with the reserved 2 tbsp pistachios.

Tools you’ll need

  • food processor or blender
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • plastic wrap

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