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    Pistachio Gelato

    Published: Mar 12, 2014 · Modified: Aug 13, 2022 by Melissa · 19 Comments

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    Pistachio Gelato is phenomenal. It is sweet, has a complex flavor full of roasted salty nuttiness, is amazingly smooth and creamy, and is just as addicting as the nuts used in the making.

    Pistachio Gelato the most delicious 6 ingredient combo ever!

    Pistachio Gelato

    It's the twelfth of the month already! Where, oh where, has the time gone? But do you know what that means? The 12 bloggers group!

    All year long on the twelfth of each month 12 bloggers are  bringing you 12 recipes with 12 ingredients or less. This month's theme was just perfect for St. Patrick's Day: green desserts and drinks. I've been eyeing the other recipes and they look delicious! You can find the links to all of the other participating blogs at the end of this post.Pistachio Gelato the most delicious 6 ingredient combo ever!

    I like to try to stick with naturally colored foods when I can, so when I heard the theme for the month I stared dreaming up naturally green desserts. I'll be honest, not may came to mind. And then I remembered a green(ish) pistachio gelato that I had ages ago and loved; I knew instantly that that is what I would make. The recipes research began, testing commenced, and beauty resulted.

    Why are pistachios so fun and delicious to eat? I have no idea, but they are no less wonderful swimming in creamy sweetness either. Plan on having double the pistachios that the recipes calls for on hand because I guarantee you'll pop plenty in your mouth while shelling them.

    And behold the beauty also know as pistachio gelato:

    Pistachio Gelato the most delicious 6 ingredient combo ever!

    My recipe was adapted from and inspired the most by this gelato recipe.

    How is gelato different than ice cream?

    In Italian the word for ice cream is gelato. The two are made with similar ingredients, just different proportions of them. Gelato is more dense than ice cream.

    Can I reduce the amount of sugar when making gelato?

    Yes! If you like a less sweet dessert reduce the sugar by ¼ of a cup.

    What are the health benefits of pistachio nuts?

    Pistachios are a great source of healthy fats, fiber, protein, antioxidants and various nutrients, including vitamin B6 and potassium.

    How long does gelato need to freeze before serving?

    Once the gelato has finished churning, quickly place it in an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours or until you are ready to serve.

    Pistachio Gelato the most delicious 6 ingredient combo ever!

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    Pistachio Gelato


    ★★★★★

    4.7 from 3 reviews

    • Author: Melissa Griffiths-Bless this Mess
    • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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    Pistachio gelato is phenomenal. It is sweet, has a complex flavor full of roasted salty nuttiness, is amazingly smooth and creamy, and is just as addicting as the nuts used in the making.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 to 1 ½ cups shelled roasted and salted pistachios
    • 2 cups whole milk
    • 2 cups cream
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅔ cups sugar
    • 4 large egg yolks

    Instructions

    1. In a food processor or blender coarsely grind the pistachios.
    2. In a medium sauce pan over medium low heat, heat the milk and cream until steaming, stirring often. Don't let the mixture boil or the milk will curdle and don't forget to stir often because the milk will burn on the bottom of the pan. When the milk and cream are very hot, remove from the heat and stir in the ground pistachios and the vanilla. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
    3. The next day drain the pistachio mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl. Use the back of a spoon to really press out the extra moisture left in the pistachio chunks. Discard the pistachio pulp/pieces (or eat it by the spoonful!). Rinse and dry out the pan. Return the milk mixture to the pan.
    4. In a separate bowl beat the eggs and the sugar until lighter in color and thick, about 3 to 5 minutes on a medium speed.
    5. Heat the milk mixture over medium heat until it is again steaming but not boiling.
    6. Carry the bowl of egg yolks and sugar over to the stove and pour just a little of the warm pistachio milk mixture in and stir to combine. Slowly add the rest of the beaten egg yolk mixture to the pan, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Cook until the mixture forms a custard that thickly coats the back of your spoon (this will be about 175 to 180 degrees F).
    7. Cool the gelato mixture completely before processing in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturers directions.
    8. Once the gelato has finished churning, quickly place it in an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours or until you are ready to serve. Enjoy with a few additional chopped pistachios on top if you like.

    Notes

    This is very light and natural in green color... don't expect neon green 🙂

    If you like a less sweet dessert reduce the sugar by ¼ of a cup.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 2 hours
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Stove- Top
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 607
    • Sugar: 30.4g
    • Sodium: 197.2mg
    • Fat: 46.8g
    • Carbohydrates: 34.6g
    • Protein: 15.1g
    • Cholesterol: 344.7mg

    Keywords: Ice Cream, Dessert, Pistachio

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    Looking for some festive St. Patrick's Day recipes, look no further:

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    • Minty Oreo Leprechaun Bark by Million Moments
    • Grasshopper Pie Pizookie by A Night Owl Blog
    • Mint Chocolate Pudding Parfait by See Vanessa Craft
    • Lime Basil Ice Cream Sandwiches by BetsyLife
    • Mint Tea Marshmallows by Home Cooking Memories
    • Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Truffles by A Little Clairification
    • Saint Patrick's Day Dipped Strawberries by The Rebel Chick
    • Irish Cream Mint Shake by Plugged In Family
    • Irish Flag Trifle by Mom Endeavors

    Pistachio Gelato is sweet, has a complex flavor full of roasted salty nuttiness, is amazingly smooth and creamy, and is just as addicting as the nuts used in the making. I know you are going to love it!

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    1. Kate

      August 28, 2022 at 10:36 am

      I can't believe you take out the pistachio chunks!!! We follow the recipe exactly BUT we leave them in and it not only has way more flavor but it tastes soooo good and has a great texture. Highly recommend! Plus they aren't cheap so may as well get full use of them!

      ★★★★★

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    2. sheena

      September 07, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      Hmm, when I reheated the pistachio milk and added the egg it got all chunky and looks like oatmeal. Perhaps I had it on a too high temp and it curdled? I was stirring it consistently...there's also little bits of egg white. Well I'm gonna try and still use it anyway even though I messed it up so we shall see how it turns out!

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    3. Scott Mackenzie

      July 30, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      I followed this to the exact measurements and temp.. 2/3 cup of sugar is a touch on the sweet side. Use less if you want to just have a balance.

      ★★★★

      Reply
    4. Emma

      July 03, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      Hi! I'm making the gelato at the moment and think I've curdled it right before churning, which is very disappointing, because I got it too hot before I realised the temperature was is F not C. Could you change that so others don't get confused?

      Reply
      • Melissa

        July 07, 2020 at 12:21 pm

        I'm so sorry, I'll definitely change that.

    5. Cassy S.

      September 05, 2019 at 12:43 am

      Tried making it as a cooking novice; it was fantastically complex and creamy! Tasted almost the same as the gelato I had in Italy.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Melissa

        September 06, 2019 at 9:40 am

        I love this review! So glad that you liked it so much.

    6. Nicole

      December 14, 2018 at 2:59 am

      Hello, which cream are you using to make this? Heavy cream/thickened cream or pouring cream?
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Melissa

        December 14, 2018 at 8:04 am

        In the states we have cream and heavy whipping cream and both will work find for this recipe. Hope you love it!

    7. Mona

      September 04, 2016 at 9:58 pm

      Tried it was amazing ....

      Reply
    8. Kay

      April 11, 2016 at 7:35 pm

      Also, I just noticed you used salted pistachios.. is this accurate?

      Reply
      • Melissa

        April 12, 2016 at 8:45 am

        It was the only thing I could find at my store, so yes, I just used normal roasted and salt pistachios!

    9. Kay

      April 11, 2016 at 7:27 pm

      Making this tomorrow! Looks so good. How many quarts does this recipe make?

      Reply
    10. renee

      June 09, 2015 at 1:17 am

      Many kind thanks from all of us at Leite's Culinaria for the mention. Greatly appreciate it and always lovely to encounter another pistachio fanatic!

      Reply
    11. Betsy

      March 13, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      I totally feel you on not wanting to use unnatural coloring this month! I too was challenged but that's part of the fun right? I looooooooove pistachios and this looks AWESOME! Great pics too.

      Reply
    12. Wendy | Around My Family Table

      March 13, 2014 at 11:16 am

      WOW! This looks amazing and I just love that shot of the gelato on the spoon.

      Reply
    13. Sarah B

      March 12, 2014 at 8:38 pm

      Looks so yummy & easy. I'm headed to the store to buy pistachios!

      Reply
    14. Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out

      March 12, 2014 at 6:48 pm

      Haha, I don't do food coloring either (clearly, by my post) and was thinking of doing pistachio gelato, too, until I saw that you were doing it! That's ok, though, yours is incredibly gorgeous! Love those pretty photos. I might still have to make some, though...you know, just to taste-test. 😉

      Reply
    15. A Little Claireification

      March 12, 2014 at 7:47 am

      Melissa this looks over the top delicious - the Hubs and I LOVE pistachios and gelato. Pinned!

      Reply

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