pista ice cream

Eggless pistachio Ice cream, makes a great dessert for parties. It can be used as a topping for waffles, pancakes, milkshakes, gulab jamun and falooda.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.

Prep Time5 hours

Total Time5 hours

Servings8 people

AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

½ cup pistachios heaped
1 cup full fat milk
2 cups whipping cream or heavy cream or amul cream with at least 25% fat (recommended is 30 to 40%)
¾ cup sugar organic
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

How to make the recipe

Method 1 - Making ice cream

If you do not have a icecream maker, please follow this ice cream recipe without maker.
Chill milk and cream. Freeze the icecream maker bowl as per the manufacturers instructions.
Chop pistachios finely and set aside some for garnishing.
Whisk together milk, vanilla and sugar to melt the sugar completely.
Add the cream and whisk just to mix well.
Start the machine and pour the mixture. Churn for 15 to 20 mins.

How to make pistachio ice cream

Once the ice cream is ready add the chopped nuts and mix gently. Do not churn after adding nuts otherwise they will get stuck at the bottom.
Transfer to a freezer safe bowl. Cover and freeze until set or for 6 to 8 hours.
Scoop and serve pista ice cream. Garnish with your favorite toppings.

Method 2 - Pista ice cream with ground pistachios

Soak pistachios in half cup milk for about 30 mins to 2 hours. Chop 2 tbsps more pistas & set aside.
Blend the soaked nuts well in a blender until smooth & thick. It should have a butter like consistency.
Then add ground pistachio paste to the whipped ice cream and stir just until combined.
Also combine the chopped nuts. Transfer this to a freezer safe bowl and freeze until pista ice cream is set.

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