Description
This pistachio ice cream bar recipe offers a refreshingly unique and creamy frozen dessert featuring authentic pistachio flavor, a smooth texture, and a beautiful green color. Perfect for warm days or any time you crave a nutty, sweet, and satisfying treat in convenient bar form.
Ingredients
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Core Ingredients
- 1 cup raw shelled pistachios
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring (optional, as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pistachios: Finely grind the shelled raw pistachios in a food processor until they form a coarse paste, ensuring the texture is not too powdery to preserve flavor and consistency.
- Mix the Dairy Base: In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved, forming a smooth custard-like mixture.
- Combine Pistachios with the Base: Gently fold the ground pistachio paste into the dairy mixture to evenly distribute it. Add green food coloring here if a more vibrant shade is desired.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the blend and refrigerate for at least two hours to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to chill thoroughly, which helps achieve a creamy texture after freezing.
- Freeze the Ice Cream Bars: Pour the chilled pistachio mixture into bar molds or popsicle trays, insert sticks, and freeze for at least six hours or until completely solid.
- Enjoy Your Pistachio Ice Cream Bar: Remove the bars from the molds and savor this cool, creamy dessert that perfectly balances pistachio’s nutty flavor with rich creaminess.
Notes
- Use raw pistachios for a fresher, cleaner nutty flavor compared to roasted nuts.
- Ensure the mixture is thoroughly chilled before freezing to minimize ice crystals and maximize creaminess.
- Adding a pinch of salt intensifies the pistachio flavor and balances the sweetness.
- Opt for fresh high-quality milk and cream for best taste and texture.
- Silicone molds make it easier to remove the bars intact and maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (freezing time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pistachio ice cream, pistachio ice cream bar, homemade ice cream bar, nutty dessert, frozen pistachio treat, creamy pistachio bar
