Unveil the secret to crafting a dessert with exceptional nutty flavor and alluring green hue with this recipe for homemade pistachio ice cream. The simplest homemade pistachio ice cream is a surefire hit for any occasion.
Ingredients
- unsalted pistachios – 1 cup
- full-fat milk – 2 cups
- heavy cream (36% fat) – 1 cup
- cup sugar – 3/4 cup
- vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- salt – a pinch
Preparation
Grind the pistachios into a fine powder using a blender or coffee grinder. You can leave a few larger pieces for texture if desired.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk with the ground pistachios until it begins to steam, but do not let it boil. Strain the mixture through a sieve into a large bowl to remove any larger pieces of pistachios. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and mix well.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. Transfer the prepared ice cream mixture into a container and freeze it in the freezer for several hours until the ice cream is thoroughly set.
