Pistachio Pudding Ice Cream
Pistachio Pudding Ice Cream: Who doesn’t love a cool and creamy dessert on a hot summer day? Pistachio pudding ice cream – a vibrant green treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt. Made with real pistachio nuts and bursting with flavor, this ice cream is a must-try for any dessert lover. Learn how easy it is to make it at home. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family with this one-of-a-kind frozen delight.
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If your family likes pistachio flavored desserts then they are going to love this Pistachio Pudding Ice Cream. It’s super easy to put together, deliciously creamy and can be made into different flavors. Pistachio ice cream happens to be my favorite ice cream. I wasn’t sure how I was going to achieve a pistachio flavored ice cream short of just adding pistachio nuts to vanilla ice cream. I started thinking about the different desserts I enjoy that are pistachio flavored and the common ingredient to those desserts was pistachio pudding. Here is my version of Pistachio Pudding Ice Cream.
How to Make Pistachio Pudding Ice Cream
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Full of pistachios, this Pistachio Pudding Ice Cream Recipe is rich, thick and creamy. A real treat!
HOMEMADE PISTACHIO ICE CREAM INGREDIENTS LIST-full printable recipe in recipe card
- 1 1/3 cups whole milk
- 1 1/8 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pistachio flavor (LorAnn super strength)
- 1 (3 ounce) box dry instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1½ cups shelled roasted salted pistachio nuts, roughly chopped
- optional: 1 drop of leaf green gel food coloring
CHURN ICE CREAM RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
- Whisk together milk and sugar until the sugar is dissolved (about 1-2 minutes).
- Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla, pistachio flavoring, instant pudding mix, and optional food coloring until combined.
- Turn the ice cream maker on: pour pistachio pudding mixture (ice cream base) into freezer bowl, and let mix until thickened (about 20-30 minutes).
- Wait until the ice cream has thicken and is done before adding the pistachios.
- The ice cream will be soft, for a firmer consistency transfer to an airtight container and place in the freezer for about 2 hours.
Soft Serve Ice Cream
The ice cream will be ready to take out of the ice cream machine when it is the consistency of soft serve ice cream. In my experience of making ice cream, I’ve never been able to get it much firmer than soft serve in a machine.
SUGAR FREE PISTACHIO ICE CREAM RECIPE
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This delicious homemade ice cream starts with homemade Pistachio Paste for a true natural pistachio flavor, with simple ingredients and a no cook custard. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE→SUGAR FREE PISTACHIO ICE CREAM
More Recipes Using Pistachio Nuts
Below is a list of some of my favorite pistachio recipes. CLICK HERE FOR THE WHOLE COLLECTION→PISTACHIO
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PRO TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL ICE CREAM
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- ICE CREAM BOWL: Freeze ice cream maker bowl at least 2 days before using.
- COOL INSERTS: Not only does the bowl need to be frozen the ice cream machine and the inserts should also be cool. If you store your ice cream maker in the garage or in a location that is warm bring it inside so it can come to room temperature before using.
- START THE MOTOR FIRST: Particularly when using an ice cream maker with a freezer bowl, it’s important to turn on the motor before pouring into the ice cream base. The bowl is so cold that the mixture will freeze immediately upon contact, so you’ll want it to already be in motion so that the ice cream won’t freeze onto the bowl in a chunk.
- ADDING MIX-INS: Adding candy, nuts, dried or fresh fruit can add new flavor and texture to the ice cream. Make sure the pieces are small (the size of a chocolate chip). Only add after the ice cream is already completely frozen. The ice cream maker won’t need more than a minute or two to stir them in.
PISTACHIO PUDDING MIX-INS OR TOPPINGS
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If you want to add any mix-ins to the ice cream that will need to be done during the last few minutes of processing in the ice cream maker.
- MINI CHOCOLATE CHIPS
- SLICED ALMONDS
- MINI M&M’S
- CHOPPED MARASCHINO CHERRIES
- CHOPPED PINEAPPLE
- COCONUT
- HOT FUDGE
- WHIPPED CREAM
My Favorite Ice Cream Containers
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These containers are perfect for holding ice cream. They’re only 2 quarts so they’re small, they have a tight fitting lid so they’re airtight, and they’re freezer safe. CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK→(not an affiliate link) CAMBRO 2-QUART ROUND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH LID, SET OF 3. I also like storing my creamy ice cream in a metal loaf pan.
HOW TO CHANGE THE FLAVOR OR YOUR ICE CREAM
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The beauty of this recipe is, it can be changed into a whole different flavor with very little effort. Just change the pudding flavor you use and the extract. Maybe throw in some mix-ins. HAVE FUN!
THE BEST WAY TO STORE HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
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Store ice cream in the main part of the freezer. Do not store ice cream in the freezer door, where ice cream can be subject to more fluctuating temperatures since the door is repeatedly open and shut. Keep the ice cream container lid tightly closed when storing in the freezer to reduce the formation of ice crystals.
MORE ICE CREAM RECIPES
Below is a list of some of my favorite ice cream recipes. CLICK HERE FOR THE WHOLE COLLECTION→ICE CREAM
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In conclusion, pistachio pudding ice cream is a delicious and unique dessert that combines the rich and creamy texture of ice cream with the nutty and slightly salty taste of pistachios. We have explored how this delectable treat has evolved over time, from its humble beginnings as a pudding mix-in to its current status as a beloved ice cream flavor.
Through our journey, we have discovered the versatility of pistachios as an ingredient and how they add a depth of flavor to any dessert. We have also learned about the health benefits of pistachios, making this ice cream not just a tasty treat, but a guilt-free indulgence.
So, next time you’re craving something sweet, why not reach for a scoop of pistachio pudding ice cream? Not only will it satisfy your taste buds, but it will also nourish your body with its nutritious ingredients. And as the famous saying goes, “Life is uncertain, but ice cream is always a good idea.”
But our exploration of this delightful dessert doesn’t have to end here. There are still many more flavors and variations of pistachio pudding ice cream to discover. So, grab a spoon and continue this journey of indulgence and exploration. Let’s embrace that attitude and keep indulging in the delicious world of pistachio pudding ice cream.💗Sheryl
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Pistachio Pudding Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups whole milk
- 1 1/8 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pistachio flavor (LorAnn super strength)
- 1 (3 ounce) box dry pistachio pudding mix
- 1½ cups shelled roasted salted pistachios, roughly chopped
- optional: 1 drop of leaf green gel food coloring
Instructions
- Whisk together milk and sugar until the sugar is dissolved (about 1-2 minutes).
- Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla, pistachio flavoring, pudding mix, and optional food coloring until combined.
- Turn the machine on: pour pistachio pudding mixture into freezer bowl, and let mix until thickened (about 20-30 minutes).
- Wait until the ice cream has thicken and is done before adding the pistachios.
- The ice cream will be soft, for a firmer consistency transfer to an airtight container and place in the freezer for about 2 hours.
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I love pistachio desserts too!! I am so in love with this ice cream. I can’t wait to try it now that I have an ice cream maker. Pinned and sharing 🙂
That’s awesome Zainab! Thanks. 🙂
I made this ice cream over the weekend . . . it was absolutely yummy!! I believe that the pudding mix made it so creamy and delish. My brain started thinking about some variations . . . like coconut cream pudding, dark chocolate pieces and almonds. Thanks for the great recipe!!
Hi Sharon, You’re right the variations are endless. I’m glad you liked the recipe! 🙂
Just made this ice cream and it was awesome! Very creamy, sweetness level was just right, and chocked full of pistachios. I let it set up in the freezer for a couple of hours before we dug in. I’ll definitely be making it again. Already thinking of other “pudding mix” ice cream variations I’d like to try.
Thanks Carol, I know the possibilities are endless. 🙂
Wow! Delicious! I think that pudding brand which rhymes with “hello” should sponsor your recipe post. This ice cream was so easy and flawless. Changing the cream ratio to more milk or half and half than cream would probably make a fabulous “gelato al pistacchio”! Brava!!
Thanks JoAnn. I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe. 🙂
I made this today but I dropped the sugar and substituted stevia. I added an egg for texture. Excellent! Diabetic friendly ice cream rocks.
Sounds perfect Willie!