Pista ice cream recipe with & without Ice cream maker – Sharing a easy eggless pistachio Ice cream recipe. I had a reader’s request for a Falooda and kulfi recipe. I did make Vanilla Ice cream several times in the past months. But it didn’t even last more than a day. This time I made this pista ice cream to top the falooda. It’s holiday time and my kids didn’t spare this one too as it was extremely delicious.

Pistachio ice cream is a popular ice cream variety made with pistachios, cream & sugar. Most often edible green food color is added to it to make it more appealing.

There are 2 ways a pistachio ice cream can be made. First method is made using ground pistachios and the second method is to make a simple ice cream and then just add the chopped nuts towards the end or during the freezing.

I am sharing both the methods here.

This pista ice cream also goes very well to top falooda, vanilla milkshake, waffles, Pancakes. It can also be served with Gulab jamun, carrot halwa or Gajar ka halwa.

Step-by-step photos

Preparation for Pistachio ice cream

1. For this recipe we need a base vanilla ice cream which can be made with or without a icecream maker. I have made this using a kitchen aid icecream attachment. To make one without the Icecream maker, follow this Vanilla Ice cream recipe which i shared earlier and follow from step 9.

2. Chop pistas finely. You can also use a nut chopper. I have used half cup (heaped) pistas for this recipe, which went very well for our taste. You can reduce 1 to 2 tbsp if you do not like them much. Freeze your icecream bowl for at least 20 to 24 hours. Also chill milk and cream.

3. Add sugar to a bowl. I used 3/4 cup organic turbinado sugar, so my icecream turned a bit pale. You can also reduce 2 tbsp.

organic sugar to make pistachio ice cream recipe

4. Add 1 cup milk and 1.5 tsp vanilla extract.

addition of milk to make pista ice cream

5. Whisk them very well until the sugar dissolves completely.

6. Add 2 cups cream and whisk well. What you see is just one cup, I added one more while churning since i forgot to add now. If you do not like to use raw milk and cream, then heat them up until they turn warm. Cool and chill them for few hours.

addition of milk to make pistachio ice cream recipe

How to make pistachio ice cream

7. Fix your bowl and start the machine. Pour the mixture.

making pistachio ice cream in kitchen aid attachment

8. Churn for 15 to 20 mins. You will see this soft set ice cream.

9. Add in the pistachios and gently mix. If you have made one without a Ice cream maker, then just follow from this step.

10. Transfer this to a freezer safe bowl and freeze for at least 6 to 8 hours.

11. I was left with a bit more which i transfered to tiny stainless steel cups and put a stick. Covered with foil and allowed them to set. Just before serving, immerse the cups in a bowl filled with water. Gently remove them. You can also use a knife to loosen the Popsicle.

Scoop and serve pista ice cream with your favorite garnishing.

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