Floral Pistachio Rose Ice Cream: Indulgent Homemade Delight
This floral pistachio rose ice cream is a luxurious and indulgent treat, perfect for hot summer days or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pistachios, shelled
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped dried roses, optional
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend the shelled pistachios until finely ground.
- In a saucepan, combine the ground pistachios, heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until simmering.
- Remove from heat and stir in rose water. Allow to cool for 30 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In the last few minutes of churning, add chopped dried roses if using.
- Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
Notes
- Make sure the pistachios are completely ground for a smooth texture.
- Adjust the rose water to taste for a more intense floral flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg