Description
A delightful dessert combining the creamy texture of cheesecake with rich pistachio flavor for a luxurious ice cream treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pistachio paste
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted pistachios
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Graham cracker crumbs (optional for swirl)
Instructions
- Blend the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, pistachio paste, vanilla extract, almond extract, and whole milk until smooth.
- Whisk in the heavy cream until well incorporated.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring (if desired) and stir until evenly distributed.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least 240 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically around 20-30 minutes.
- Fold in the chopped roasted pistachios and graham cracker crumbs.
- Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm, about 240-360 minutes or overnight.
Notes
Ensure dairy ingredients are at room temperature for best blending. Try making your own pistachio paste if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg