Pistachio Ice Cream (Easy, 3-Ingredient Recipe!)
This no-churn homemade Pistachio Ice Cream is creamy, nutty, and super easy to make. Just 3 ingredients and no ice cream maker needed.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup spreadable pistachio cream like Pisti or similar
Optional:
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whip cream: Beat the cold cream until stiff peaks form, about 3–4 minutes.
- Mix base: In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and pistachio spread until smooth. Stir in a pinch of salt if using.
- Fold: Gently fold the whipped cream into the pistachio mixture until just combined. Don't overmix.
- Freeze: Scrape into a freezer-safe container. Smooth the top and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface. Freeze 4–6 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Let it sit a few minutes before scooping.
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Notes
Pistachio cream spread: Use a sweetened spread like Pisti or Favuzzi. Don’t substitute pistachio butter or paste, which are unsweetened and too thick. Look for “Crema di Pistacchio” in Italian shops or online.
Salt: Just a pinch balances the sweetness and makes the nutty flavor stand out.
Whipping cream: Make sure it’s cold before beating or it won’t thicken properly. Stop at stiff peaks for the lightest texture.
Serving tip: Let sit a few minutes before scooping, then top with chopped pistachios for crunch.
Storage: Best within 2 weeks for creamy texture, but keeps up to 1 month if sealed airtight.
Salt: Just a pinch balances the sweetness and makes the nutty flavor stand out.
Whipping cream: Make sure it’s cold before beating or it won’t thicken properly. Stop at stiff peaks for the lightest texture.
Serving tip: Let sit a few minutes before scooping, then top with chopped pistachios for crunch.
Storage: Best within 2 weeks for creamy texture, but keeps up to 1 month if sealed airtight.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 827IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 0.3mg