Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe

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Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cups milk (whole milk recommended)
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup unsalted shelled pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pistachio Base

  1. Finely grind 1 cup of pistachios with 1/4 cup of sugar in a food processor.
  2. In a large, heavy saucepan, bring the milk and ground pistachio mixture to a boil.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the almond extract.

Step 2: Make the Custard

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar.
  2. Gradually whisk in the hot milk mixture.
  3. Return the mixture to the saucepan.
  4. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and leaves a path on the back of a spoon when a finger is drawn across it (about 10 minutes). Be careful not to let it boil.
  5. Strain the custard into a large bowl and chill until cold, about 2 hours.

Step 3: Combine and Freeze

  1. Stir the whipping cream and chopped toasted pistachios into the chilled custard.
  2. Process the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  3. Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze until firm.

Enjoy your homemade pistachio ice cream!