pistachio ice cream

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Jun 26, 2012

This sweet and crunchy ice cream will tickle your palate and make you say Mmmmm. Why not give it a try for a great summer treat! Recipe adapted from Saveur Magazine.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method ---
yield 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup unsalted pistachios, toasted and chopped

How To Make pistachio ice cream

  • Step 1
    Finely grind pistachios and 1/4 cup of the sugar in a food processor. Bring milk and pistachio mixture to a boil in a heavy bottomed large saucepan;add almond extract. Combine egg yolk s and remaining sugar and whisk to blend . slowly add to the pistachio mixture.
  • Step 2
    Cook over low heat until custard thickens and leaves a path on back of the spoon when finger is drawn across, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes. (DO NOT BOIL) ; strain into large bowl. Chill about 3 hours.
  • Step 3
    Stir whipping cream and chopped nuts into custard. Process mixture in ice cram maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Step 4
    Note: if you like a little salty with your sweet- add a few salted pistachios.

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