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Gremlin Green Pistachio Ice Cream

This fun and creamy pistachio ice cream is rich in flavor and features a playful green hue with candy eyeballs, making it a perfect dessert for gatherings and special occasions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Frozen Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Custard Base
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground into a paste or fine meal
  • 1-2 drops green gel food coloring Optional for color
Mix-ins & Garnishes
  • 1/2 cup pistachios, roughly chopped For mix-ins
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips For mix-ins
  • Extra chopped pistachios For topping
  • Candy eyeballs For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, 1 cup of the heavy cream, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring now and then, until the mixture is steaming and small bubbles form around the edges.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
  3. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly. Then, whisk the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the hot milk.
Cooking
  1. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 5 to 7 minutes or until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  2. Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Whisk in the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, and ground pistachio paste until smooth.
  3. Add the green gel food coloring until the desired color is achieved.
Chilling and Freezing
  1. Cover the custard with plastic wrap pressing it directly onto the surface and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Churn in the ice cream maker for about 20 to 25 minutes, adding the chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips during the last 2 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
  4. Serve with extra chopped pistachios and candy eyeballs on top.

Notes

Store leftover ice cream in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. For the best texture, press parchment directly onto the surface before sealing. Let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving to soften if necessary.