Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of homemade Haagen Dazs Pistachio Ice Cream, a delightful treat that transforms any occasion into a gourmet experience. This recipe brings together the rich essence of authentic pistachios with a smooth, luxurious texture that rivals store-bought brands. Perfect for summer barbecues, cozy movie nights, or elegant dinner parties, this ice cream is a crowd-pleaser that allows you to savor every blissful bite. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable options for flavors and toppings, you can impress your friends and family while enjoying a sweet escape in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shelled unsalted pistachios
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream, whole milk, and half of the sugar until simmering. Remove from heat.
- Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until creamy. Gradually mix hot cream into egg yolks to temper.
- Pour back into the saucepan and cook over low heat until slightly thickened (5-7 minutes), stirring constantly.
- Strain custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and stir in vanilla extract.
- Chill custard in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Toast pistachios in a dry skillet until golden and fragrant; let cool.
- Churn chilled custard in an ice cream maker until soft-serve consistency is reached; fold in pistachios.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4-6 hours until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (113g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg