Ube Pistachio Ice Cream Bars (Print View)
Rich ube and pistachio layers create creamy, colorful frozen bars perfect for gatherings and summer enjoyment.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Combine mashed ube, granulated sugar, coconut milk, ube extract, and salt in a saucepan. Stir constantly over medium heat until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
02 - Blend shelled pistachios, whole milk, heavy cream, honey or sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fully smooth. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and gently heat over medium-low, stirring often for 5 minutes without boiling. Remove from heat and let cool.
03 - Pour the cooled ube mixture evenly into ice cream bar molds, filling each mold halfway. Freeze for 1 hour until set. Pour the pistachio mixture over the ube layer to fill to the top, and insert sticks. Freeze for at least 5 hours, until completely solid.
04 - Release bars from molds. For an optional garnish, drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle with chopped pistachios before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Beautiful color contrast and flavor layers
- Vegetarian, gluten-free, and can be made vegan
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- Contains nuts (pistachios) and dairy (milk, cream) along with coconut
- For vegan bars, substitute dairy with plant-based milk and cream
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- Let each layer chill completely before adding the next for perfect color separation
- Use high-quality ube extract for the most vibrant flavor and hue