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Pistachio ice cream

Pistachio ice cream
Rediscover the real, delicate taste of pistachio in this ice cream with its very definite flavour.
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duree55 min. difficultéEasy prix2.30 € pour combien800 ml ingredients5 Ingredients
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Last modified on: October 1st 2014
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 45 min.
Cooking: 10 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Pistachio ice cream : Stage 1
Bring 500 ml whole milk to the boil, then take off the heat.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 2 min.
Pistachio ice cream : Stage 2
In a bowl, mix 6 egg yolks and 150 g caster sugar with a

soft spatula.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 min.
Pistachio ice cream : Stage 3
Pour the milk into the egg-yolk and sugar mixture while stirring. Mix well.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 10 min.
Pistachio ice cream : Stage 4
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan on very low heat and leave to thicken, stirring constantly.

This should reach its ideal texture at 181°F (83°C) (use an electronic thermometer if you can) or simply follow the method for real custard sauce (crème anglaise), if you prefer.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
Pistachio ice cream : Stage 5
As soon as the mixture is ready, take off the heat, add 100 g pistachio powder or paste, mix well, add 200 ml liquid cream and mix again.

Cool by standing the saucepan in cold water and stir frequently.

Leave to wait in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 30 min.
Pistachio ice cream : Stage 6
Churn the mixture in an ice-cream maker 30 minutes before you wish to serve.
Remarks
If you look at the ingredients of commercially available pistachio ice cream, you will often find almond or bitter almond extract listed - a travesty of the real thing.
Keeping: Several days in the freezer.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe60 RDI=20 %220 RDI=20 %140 RDI=20 %2,380 RDI=120 %9,950 RDI: 120 %
Per 100 g5 RDI=2 %20 RDI=2 %10 RDI=2 %220 RDI=10 %930 RDI: 10 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk, egg, Nuts
How much will it cost?
  • For 800 ml : 2.30 €

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This recipe uses (among others)
Whole milk
Whole milk

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Liquid cream
Liquid cream

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Caster sugar
Caster sugar

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Pistachio powder or paste
Pistachio powder or paste

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