Description
Indulge in this creamy and delicious high-protein pistachio ice cream! Made with wholesome ingredients like pistachios, heavy cream, and milk, this treat is perfect for those on a high-protein diet. Add a touch of green food coloring for a vibrant look!
Ingredients
Scale
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For the Ice Cream:
- 1 cup shelled pistachios (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- A pinch of salt
- A few drops of green food coloring (optional, for a vibrant color)
Instructions
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Prepare the Pistachios:
- Finely chop the pistachios in a food processor until they form almost a paste but still have small chunks for texture.
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Make the Ice Cream Base:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves (do not let it boil).
- Remove from heat and stir in the pistachios, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. For a vibrant green color, add a few drops of green food coloring and mix well.
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Chill the Mixture:
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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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.
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Freeze and Serve:
- Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Serve scooped into bowls or cones, garnished with extra chopped pistachios on top.
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, use full-fat milk.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can place the mixture in the freezer and stir every 30 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg