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No Churn Pistachio Ice Cream

Published: Jul 7, 2019 · Modified: Jul 22, 2021 by Emma · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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Have a penchant for pistachios? Then this no-churn ice cream recipe is for you! My no-churn pistachio ice cream is so simple to make but oh so creamy and full of flavour. Get the recipe below.

Keeping it simple

I've posted 3 fantastic no churn recipe ice creams on the blog so far. The secret to all of them? They all use the same simple base. Once I nailed the ratios of double cream to condensed milk I had this wonderful blank canvas that I could start covering with weird and wonderful flavour combinations.

I've made a tonne of "regular" ice cream flavours using this method - strawberry and raspberry ripple are two of my favourites. Black Sesame Ice Cream, however, was a real revelation and I've been getting tonnes of good feedback from people who have tried it on Instagram. Blueberry and Yuzu Ripple Ice Cream was another Japanese inspired flavour combination that has gone down really well.

For this recipe I decided to keep things simple with just one flavour - pistachio. I love pistachios for two reasons: (1) they look stunning; (2) they taste amazing when turned into desserts. I've never been one to sit and munch on a handful of pistachios (though they do taste pretty good in a salad) but when they are turned into confectionery or baked into cakes and pastries they are my absolute favourite!

I considered making a chocolate ice cream and just adding the pistachios for a bit of crunch but then chocolate would be the star of the show and I really wanted this recipe to be all about the bright green nuts I love so much. The question was, how do you take a whole nut and get it in a form that can be mixed with cream and condensed milk to make a smooth ice cream? It turns out the answer is a high powered blender!

I chucked the pistachios into my Vitamix and whizzed them until they were a fine powder - as fine as icing sugar. When I stirred this pistachio "dust" into the whipped cream and condensed ice cream base it turned a lovely pale shade of green. I sprinkled a few chopped pistachios over the top and the froze the mix for 3 hours before spooning out into velvety smooth balls of pistachio ice cream.

A drizzle of chocolate sauce and a few extra chopped pistachios finished this simple dessert off nicely.

The recipe

So here it is, that simple recipe in all its glory. Let me know what you think in the comments below. Are there any other weird and wonderful flavours you'd like me to try?

Pistachio Ice Cream

No Churn Pistachio Ice Cream

This No Churn Pistachio Ice Cream is a beautiful shade of pale green and velvety smooth.
4.88 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Freezing time 3 hours hrs
Total Time 3 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8 people
Calories 434.25 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 600 ml double cream
  • 200 ml condensed milk or half of a 379g tin
  • 50 g caster sugar
  • 100 g pistachios shelled and unsalted

Instructions
 

  • Gently roast the pistachios in a pan (no oil) until they begin to release a nutty aroma then leave to cool completely.
  • Place the pistachios and sugar into a blender and blitz until they have the consistency of a fine powder or "dust".
  • Whisk together the double cream and condensed milk until it has formed soft peaks.
  • Fold the pistachio and sugar "dust" into the whipped ice cream base.
  • Spoon the ice cream into a freezer safe container and top with a handful of chopped pistachios.
  • Cover with cling film and freeze for 3 hours or until the ice cream is firm but scoop-able.

Nutrition

Calories: 434.25kcalCarbohydrates: 25.38gProtein: 6.06gFat: 35.61gSaturated Fat: 19.35gCholesterol: 111.25mgSodium: 60.39mgPotassium: 277.13mgFiber: 1.29gSugar: 20.89gVitamin A: 1221.13IUVitamin C: 1.8mgCalcium: 132.88mgIron: 0.56mg
Keyword cream, ice cream, pistachio
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For pistachio lovers

If you love pistachios as much as I do you must try one of these pistachio recipes.

I particularly love the Dark Chocolate and Pistachio Cake. The buttercream is made using a similar method, blitzing the pistachios into a fine powder. No green food colouring required! It's 100% pistachio!

Sticky Blood Orange & Pistachio Cake

Blood Orange & Pistachio Cake

Chocolate and Pistachio Cake on a gold cake stand

Dark Chocolate & Pistachio Cake

Vegan Pear Pistachio and Cardamom Porridge

Pear & Pistachio Porridge

Pistachio and Pomegranate Tabbouleh is a fun twist on a classic Middle Eastern recipe Find out how to make it at Supper in the Suburbs

Pistachio & Pomegranate Tabbouleh

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If you do try this recipe, or any others from the blog, I'd love to hear from you. You can leave a comment or just leave a star rating in the recipe card above.

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Comments

  1. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    July 07, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    Pistachio is one of my favourite ingredients so this ice cream sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      July 07, 2019 at 5:50 pm

      Mine too!

      Reply
  2. Sara Welch says

    July 07, 2019 at 4:28 pm

    What a cool and refreshing treat for summer! Excited to enjoy this all season long!

    Reply
  3. Suzy says

    July 07, 2019 at 4:35 pm

    I love how simple this recipe is but how flavorful it is with the pistachios! Love it!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      July 07, 2019 at 5:51 pm

      Thanks Suzy!!! Sometimes the simple recipes are the best!

      Reply
  4. Michelle says

    July 07, 2019 at 5:38 pm

    This is perfect for all this hot weather right now. I love pistachio too. Also your method of using the same base ut changing up the flavorings is brilliant

    Reply
  5. Kelly Anthony says

    July 07, 2019 at 5:42 pm

    I'm so glad you made the pistachio the star of the show. I completely agree that the pistashio bring such a pretty color and I love the crunch it adds to this creamy no churn ice cream.

    Reply
  6. Chris Collins says

    July 07, 2019 at 6:13 pm

    Can't wait to try this on our next sunny day! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂

    Reply
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