pistachio ice cream
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
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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
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Step 1Finely 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.
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Step 2Cook 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.
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Step 3Stir whipping cream and chopped nuts into custard. Process mixture in ice cram maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Step 4Note: if you like a little salty with your sweet- add a few salted pistachios.
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