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Italian Pistachio Gelato Recipe

A delightful Italian pistachio gelato that's creamy and full of flavor.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Pistachios shelled and unsalted
  • 2 cups Whole milk
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • ¾ cup Sugar
  • 4 large Egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. 1. Blend pistachios with 1 cup of milk until smooth.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, heat the remaining milk, cream, and half of the sugar until it starts to simmer.
  3. 3. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and the remaining sugar until pale.
  4. 4. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
  5. 5. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until it thickens.
  6. 6. Stir in the pistachio mixture and vanilla extract.
  7. 7. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  8. 8. Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Gelato, Pistachio
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