Pistachio ice cream is a classic of Italian tradition. Its recipe includes the use of milk, vanilla, egg yolks, sugar, pistachios, and blanched almonds. The preparation is simple, and the result is a creamy ice cream with a delicate pistachio flavor. Perfect to enjoy on its own or accompanied by crunchy pistachio bits. Try it and be captivated!
Pour the milk into a saucepan (set aside three tablespoons) add the vanilla pod and bring it to a boil; then remove it from the heat
Shell the eggs separating the whites from the yolks; put the latter in a large bowl, sprinkle with 140 g of sugar and whisk with an electric mixer until you get a fluffy and frothy cream
While continuing to whisk at the lowest speed, also add the milk, pouring it in small doses with a ladle; then set the mixture aside for a moment
Shell the pistachios and put them in a mortar together with the almonds; also add the remaining sugar and milk and pound vigorously until you get a thick green paste
Now transfer the previously prepared cream into a small saucepan (or better in an unlined copper pan) and cook it in a bain-marie by immersing the container in a larger pot half-filled with gently boiling water and stirring continuously over very low heat
When the cream thickens and coats the spoon, remove it from the heat and incorporate the pistachio and almond mixture, mixing carefully: the mixture will thus take on a light greenish color
As soon as the cream is cold, pour it into the ice cream maker and place it in the freezer, completing the preparation according to the instructions of your appliance
If you do not have electric appliances but still wish to prepare ice cream at home and want it well churned, you will need to follow some precautions
First of all, remember that after placing the container (or trays with or without dividers) in the freezer, the product to be frozen must be stirred with a wooden spoon about every 30 minutes, at least until it is soft enough to do so
This system will prevent ice crystals from forming on the surface of the ice cream
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Store the pistachio ice cream in the freezer, covering the surface with plastic wrap to prevent the formation of ice crystals.
Pistachio ice cream is a creamy and tasty dessert, perfect to enjoy in summer to refresh yourself.
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| Energy (kcal) | 270.92 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 24.32 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 23.95 |
| Fat (g) | 14.61 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 4.59 |
| Protein (g) | 8.42 |
| Fiber (g) | 1.4 |
| Sale (g) | 0.11 |
