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From-Scratch Real Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe

Name: From-Scratch Real Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe
Total time: 720 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 9 ounces best-quality whole, raw pistachios (shy 2 cups; 255g) (see note); About 1 teaspoon roasted pistachio oil, or a neutral oil like vegetable or grape seed; 16 ounces whole milk (about 2 cups; 455g); 10 ounces heavy cream (about 1 1/4 cups; 285g); 6 ounces plain or toasted sugar (preferred) (about 3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons; 170g ); 4 ounces egg yolk (about 1/2 cup; 115g); Heaping 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, or more to taste; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight; 1/2 ounce Cynar, Cardamaro, or a similar amaro, or Serravinci's Pistacchino, maraschino, or almond liqueur (about 1 tablespoon; 15g); Blue gel paste, such as Americolor, optional

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This from-scratch real pistachio ice cream recipe creates a creamy, nutty treat using high-quality pistachios, milk, heavy cream, sugar, egg yolks, and a hint of liqueur for added flavor. A touch of roasted pistachio oil enhances the nuttiness, and blue gel paste adds a pop of color, making it a delightful homemade dessert.

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9 ounces best-quality whole, raw pistachios (shy 2 cups; 255g) (see note)

About 1 teaspoon roasted pistachio oil, or a neutral oil like vegetable or grape seed

16 ounces whole milk (about 2 cups; 455g)

10 ounces heavy cream (about 1 1/4 cups; 285g)

6 ounces plain or toasted sugar (preferred) (about 3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons; 170g )

4 ounces egg yolk (about 1/2 cup; 115g)

Heaping 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, or more to taste; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight

1/2 ounce Cynar, Cardamaro, or a similar amaro, or Serravinci's Pistacchino, maraschino, or almond liqueur (about 1 tablespoon; 15g)

Blue gel paste, such as Americolor, optional

From-Scratch Real Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe

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From-Scratch Real Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe

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