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Bowl of pistachio ice cream with pistachios on top on a wooden table

Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream

★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

This creamy pistachio ice cream is rich, nutty, and has the perfect balance of sweetness with a smooth texture. Made with real pistachios, this dessert will satisfy your craving for a delicious, homemade treat.

  • Total Time: 5 hours (includes chilling and freezing time)
  • Yield: 4–6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Prepare the Pistachios: Blend the pistachios in a food processor or blender until finely ground.
  • Heat the Milk and Cream: In a saucepan, combine the milk, cream, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until it just starts to steam, but do not let it boil.
  • Make the Custard: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Slowly add the hot milk and cream mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
  • Cook the Custard: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5–7 minutes).
  • Add Pistachios and Cool: Remove from heat and stir in the ground pistachios, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  • Chill: Once cooled, cover the custard and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  • Freeze: Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 2–3 hours to firm up.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, consider blending the pistachios with a little milk before adding them to the custard.
  • If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can follow a no-churn method by placing the mixture in a freezer-safe container and stirring every 30 minutes until frozen.
  • Author: Natalie
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churning (Ice Cream Maker)
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 35mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Pistachio Ice Cream, Homemade Ice Cream, Nutty Dessert, Pistachio Dessert, Creamy Ice Cream