No-Churn Pistachio Ice Cream
A creamy, rich pistachio ice cream made without an ice cream maker. This no-churn recipe delivers smooth, nutty flavors using simple ingredients and minimal effort.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (includes freezing time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Churn
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup pistachio paste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted pistachios (optional, for texture)
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, pistachio paste, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pistachio mixture until fully combined.
- Stir in chopped pistachios if using.
- Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container and smooth the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap or lid and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Serve straight from the freezer and enjoy.
Notes
- Use high-quality pistachio paste for best flavor.
- You can toast the chopped pistachios before mixing in for a deeper nutty taste.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: no churn, pistachio ice cream, easy ice cream, homemade, summer dessert