Ube Pistachio Ice Cream Bars (Print View)
Vibrant bars blend creamy ube and nutty pistachio, ideal for summer gatherings or cool indulgence.
# Components:
→ Ube Layer
01 - 1 cup cooked ube (purple yam), mashed
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ube extract
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Pistachio Layer
06 - 3/4 cup unsalted shelled pistachios
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/3 cup honey or granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
13 - 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk, for drizzling
# Method:
01 - In a saucepan, combine mashed ube, granulated sugar, coconut milk, ube extract, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - Add pistachios, whole milk, heavy cream, honey or sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to a blender. Blend until silky smooth. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and heat gently over medium-low, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes without boiling. Remove from heat and cool.
03 - Pour the cooled ube mixture evenly into popsicle molds, filling each halfway. Freeze for 1 hour until the layer is firm enough for the next addition.
04 - Pour the cooled pistachio mixture on top of the frozen ube base, filling molds to the top. Insert sticks securely. Freeze molds for a minimum of 5 hours or until fully solid.
05 - Unmold ice cream bars carefully. Optionally, drizzle each bar with sweetened condensed milk and finish with chopped pistachios prior to serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Striking visual layers make for an impressive presentation
- Combines sweet ube and nutty pistachio for a unique fusion flavor
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- Bars can be frozen up to 2 weeks if stored in airtight containers
- Contains nuts and dairy, so check ingredient labels for allergens
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- To make the bars vegan, swap the dairy items for coconut milk or another plant-based milk
- Adjust ube extract based on strength for bolder color and flavor