Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe No Egg (No Machine Required!)

This homemade pistachio ice cream recipe requires no machine or eggs and is the absolutely delicious. The luxuriously creamy recipe only requires 4 simple ingredients and creates the perfect blend of nutty and sweet!  

What does it taste like?

If you’re never had pistachio ice cream, it’s sweet and savory. The creamy base offers a custard-like flavor, and then the pistachios offer the signature nutty flavor you’ll come back for again and again!

Can dogs eat pistachio ice cream?

Keep pistachio ice cream and pistachio nuts away from dogs. The nuts are considered toxic to dogs and can upset their stomach causing diarrhea, vomiting, or other dangerous side effects. Contact your vet if your pup eats this ice cream. 

Instead try out our Cute Homemade Puppy Donuts Dog Treats!

What You’ll Need to Make This Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe

• 2.5 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 – 10oz can sweetened condensed milk, to taste (optional)
• 1 – 3oz package pistachio pudding mix
• 1/2 cup crushed pistachios

Why sweetened condensed milk?

The sweetened condensed milk adds sweetness and creaminess to the ice cream. If you prefer a less sweet ice cream, skip the sweetened condensed milk.

How to Make It Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream

1. Mix the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl using an electric mixer for 4-6 minutes, until soft peaks form.
2. If you’ve chosen to add in the sweetened condensed milk, gently stir it into the whipping cream.
3. Gently mix in the pistachio pudding powder until no dry patches remain, being careful not to over-mix.
4. Fold in the pistachios and then pour the mixture out into a clean loaf pan.
5. Freeze for 3 hours or overnight.

The sweetened condensed milk adds sweetness and creaminess to the ice cream. To keep the ice cream less sweet and airy, skip the condensed milk.

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Yield: 8

Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe No Egg (No Machine Required!)

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This homemade pistachio ice cream recipe requires no machine or eggs! Your whole family will love how creamy and delicious this ice cream is!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 - 3oz package pistachio pudding mix
• 1/2 cup crushed pistachios
• 1 - 10oz can sweetened condensed milk, to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl using an electric mixer for 4-6 minutes, until soft peaks form.
2. If you've chosen to add in the sweetened condensed milk, gently stir it into the whipping cream.
3. Gently mix in the pistachio pudding powder until no dry patches remain, being careful not to over-mix.
4. Fold in the pistachios and then pour the mixture out into a clean loaf pan.
5. Freeze for 3 hours or overnight.

Notes

The sweetened condensed milk adds sweetness and creaminess to the ice cream. If you prefer a less sweet ice cream, skip the sweetened condensed milk.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 464Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 128mgCarbohydrates: 33gNet Carbohydrates: 32gFiber: 1gSugar: 31gProtein: 8g

Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.

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