Pistachio Ice Cream with Honey Drizzle

Pistachio Ice Cream with Honey Drizzle

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 cup whole milk

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 1 cup unsalted pistachios (shelled)

• 4 large egg yolks

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• 2 tbsp honey (for drizzle)

• 2 tbsp chopped pistachios (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Pistachios

   • Lightly toast pistachios in a dry pan for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Cool and grind half into a fine paste, leaving the other half roughly chopped for garnish.

2. Heat Base

   • In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, and half of the sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat.

3. Temper Eggs

   • In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until pale. Slowly pour in hot milk mixture while whisking continuously.

4. Cook Custard

   • Return mixture to saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (170°F/77°C).

5. Flavoring

   • Stir in pistachio paste, vanilla, and salt. Cool completely, then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

6. Churn

   • Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn until soft-serve consistency. Transfer to container and freeze for at least 4 hours.

7. Serve

   • Scoop into bowls. Top with chopped pistachios and drizzle honey generously.

Q&A Section

Q1: Can I make this without an ice cream maker?
Yes, you can freeze the custard mixture in a container and whisk it every hour until creamy. This will take 5–6 hours.

Q2: Can I replace honey with another topping?
Absolutely! Maple syrup, caramel, or chocolate drizzle all work beautifully.

Q3: How do I get a stronger pistachio flavor?
Soak pistachios overnight in milk before blending, or add a drop of pistachio extract.

Q4: Can this be made vegan?
Yes. Replace milk and cream with coconut milk, use cornstarch instead of egg yolks, and sweeten with maple syrup.

Q5: How long does homemade pistachio ice cream last?
Stored in an airtight container in the freezer, it stays fresh for up to 2 weeks.

✨ Creamy, nutty, and sweetened with golden honey, this pistachio ice cream makes a luxurious dessert for any occasion.

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