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Pistachio Gelato

Creamy Pistachio Gelato Recipe for a Nutty Treat at Home

This creamy pistachio gelato is a luscious dessert that's easy to make, vegetarian, gluten-free, and low in sodium.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Shelled Unsalted Pistachios The heart and soul of this gelato.
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Essential for creamy texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch Acts as a thickener; optional.
  • ½ cup Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors.
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon Pistachio Extract Optional; adds depth.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Adds richness.

Equipment

  • High-speed blender
  • Airtight container
  • Ice cream maker
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Blanch the pistachios in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then cool and peel them.
  2. Blend the blanched pistachios with the whole milk until smooth, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  3. Strain the mixture if a smoother texture is desired.
  4. Gently heat the strained mixture and thicken with cornstarch slurry for about 5 minutes.
  5. Combine thickened mixture with sugar, salt, and flavor extracts, then fold in heavy cream.
  6. Chill the mixture for at least 4 hours.
  7. Churn in an ice cream maker per the machine's instructions.
  8. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality pistachios for the best flavor. Blanching is essential to enhance taste and color.

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