Pistachio ice cream
Rediscover the real, delicate taste of pistachio in this ice cream with its very definite flavour.
55 min.
Easy
2 litres 400 ml
5 IngredientsLast modified on: October 1st 2014
For 2 litres 400 ml, you will need:
- 1
1 litre 500 ml whole milk - 2
18 egg yolks - 3
450 mls caster sugar - 4
300 mls pistachio powder or paste - 5
600 ml liquid cream
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 45 min.
Cooking: 10 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Bring 1 litre 500 ml whole milk to the boil, then take off the heat.
Stage 2 - 2 min.
Stage 3 - 1 min.
Pour the milk into the egg-yolk and sugar mixture while stirring. Mix well.
Stage 4 - 10 min.
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.
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.
As soon as the mixture is ready, take off the heat, add 300 mls pistachio powder or paste, mix well, add 600 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.
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.
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 recipe | 160 RDI=60 % | 650 RDI=60 % | 230 RDI=40 % | 5,340 RDI=270 % | 22,360 RDI: 270 % |
| Per 100 g | 6 RDI=2 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 8 RDI=1 % | 200 RDI=10 % | 860 RDI: 10 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 2 litres 400 ml : 4.50 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Whole milk
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Liquid cream
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Caster sugar
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Pistachio powder or paste
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