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Haagen Dazs Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe

Haagen Dazs Pistachio Ice Cream

Indulge in the creamy delight of homemade Haagen Dazs Pistachio Ice Cream, a luxurious treat that brings the rich taste of real pistachios straight to your freezer. This exquisite dessert captures the essence of classic ice cream while allowing you to enjoy the freshness of ingredients and the satisfaction of creating something special. Whether it’s a sun-soaked summer day or a cozy winter evening, this ice cream promises to elevate any occasion.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shelled pistachios (unsalted)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Heat heavy cream, whole milk, and half of the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering; remove from heat.
  2. Whisk egg yolks and remaining sugar in a bowl until light and creamy.
  3. Slowly add hot cream mixture to egg yolks while whisking continuously to temper.
  4. Combine tempered egg mixture back into saucepan with remaining cream; cook on low heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
  5. Strain custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl; stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Chill custard in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Toast pistachios in a dry skillet until golden and fragrant; cool completely.
  8. Churn chilled custard in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions; fold in toasted pistachios during last minutes of churning.
  9. Transfer to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for an additional 4-6 hours until firm.
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churning
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Experiment with mix-ins like chocolate chunks or caramel swirls for unique variations.