Pista Ice Cream Recipe

Pista Ice Cream is a creamy and tasty dessert made using fresh cream, pistachios and little pista essence. It is usually made at home on weekends or when you want some easy frozen sweet. This ice cream has mild sweetness and rich pista flavor which feels very nice after meals. It is a good option when you want something cold but not too heavy.

The texture is smooth and creamy, and nutty taste comes well in every bite. Homemade pista ice cream feels more light compared to store bought ones. I usually make this after weekend lunch and keep it in freezer to eat later. It is very simple to make and no cooking is needed.

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• About Pista Ice Cream
• Pista Ice Cream Ingredients
• How to make Pista Ice Cream Step by Step
• Expert Tips
• Serving and Storage
• FAQS
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About Pista Ice Cream

Pista Ice Cream has that mild taste and rich feel. It is made by just mixing whipped fresh cream with condensed milk and pistachios. Pista Ice Cream with easily available ingredients and made without using ice cream maker.Yes this is also one of the no churn icecream recipes.

The soft green color and pista smell makes it look very tempting. Eating homemade ice cream feels more fresh and safe without any added stuff. I usually make this for family gatherings or summer weekends. It feels good to prepare ice cream without much work. 

The ice cream texture is creamy and little grainy because of pistachio bits mixed in it. Chopped pistachios gives slight crunch while eating which feels nice. Pista essence helps to bring out the strong pista flavor and also adds light green shade. It tastes rich but still not too heavy to eat.

This recipe is very easy and does not need ice cream machine. Just whisking, mixing and freezing is enough for this. Anyone can make this at home with very basic ingredients. It is good choice when you want quick homemade dessert. It always comes out good if cream is whipped properly and not beaten too much.

Pista Ice Cream Ingredients

• Fresh cream - I have used full fat fresh cream for creamy texture. It gives body and smoothness to the ice cream. You can use whipping cream also if that is available.
• Condensed milk - I have used condensed milk for sweetness and thickness. It helps ice cream stay soft. You can reduce amount if you like less sweet.
• Pistachios - I have used pistachios both powdered and chopped. Powder gives flavor and chopped gives light crunch. You can mix with almonds also.
• Pista essence - I added this for strong pista flavor and nice color. If you don't like essence, you can add little more pistachio powder.

Why This Recipe Works

• It is very easy and does not need ice cream machine.
• This recipe uses few basic ingredients only.
• The texture comes creamy and smooth.
• The pista flavor is mild and not overpowering.
• You can make it ahead and store in freezer.

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• Custard powder ice cream
• Vanilla ice cream
• Eggless Butterscotch ice cream
• Mango ice cream
• Oreo ice cream

How to make Pista Ice Cream Step by Step

1.In a dry mixer jar, take pistachios grind to a coarse mixture,set aside. Get ready with all your ingredients.

2.In a mixing bowl, take fresh cream beat for 3 seconds or until thick and creamy using a electric beater.Now add condensed milk.

3.Whisk it for even mixing just for 2 seconds. Now add coarse pistachio mixture, then add chopped pistachios.

4.Add pista essence. Mix well using a spatula.

5.Pour into freezer safe container. Freeze it at least for 8 hours. Scoop and serve.

Serve chilled with chopped pistachios.

Expert Tips

• Whipping cream - I whisk the cream only for few seconds until thick. Try not to overbeat or it may turn into butter.
• Mixing - I mix condensed milk gently so cream does not lose air. Slow mixing works best.
• Pistachio grind - I grind pistachios coarse, not very fine. This gives better taste and texture.
• Freezing - I freeze it for minimum 8 hours so it sets properly. Overnight freezing works best.
• Scooping - I take ice cream out few minutes before scooping, it becomes easy to serve.

Serving and Storage

Serve it as scoops in a bowl or cone. This goes well after lunch or dinner. Store leftover ice cream in airtight freezer safe container. It stays good for few days in freezer. Always keep covered to avoid ice crystals.

FAQS

1.Can I use store bought cream?

Yes you can use store bought fresh cream or whipping cream.

2.Can I skip pista essence?

Yes you can skip it and add more pistachios instead.

3.Is condensed milk compulsory?

It helps with sweetness and texture, but amount can be adjusted.

4.Can I add in nuts?

Yes you can just add in almonds or cashews if you like.

5.Why ice cream became hard?

Cream may be over whipped or less condensed milk used.

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