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Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream

Greek yogurt, pistachios, honey, and milk blended into a smooth green base, then frozen until scoopable. No ice cream machine required. Naturally colored and full of real nutty flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 | Blender | high-powered
  • 1 | Freezer-safe bowl |
  • 1 | Plastic wrap |
  • 1 | Ice cream scoop |

Ingredients
  

  • 1 | cup | Greek yogurt |
  • 1 | cup | shelled pistachios |
  • 3 | tbsp | honey |
  • 1 | cup | milk |
  • 1 | tbsp | cornstarch |
  • 1 | tsp | vanilla extract |
  • | | chopped pistachios | for topping

Instructions
 

  • Add Greek yogurt to a high-powered blender.
  • Pour in the shelled pistachios.
  • Drizzle the honey over the top.
  • Add the milk.
  • Sprinkle in cornstarch and add vanilla extract.
  • Blend on high until completely smooth and green.
  • Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe bowl.
  • Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface.
  • Freeze for 4–6 hours until firm.
  • Scoop and top with extra chopped pistachios.

Notes

Store covered in the freezer for up to 1 week.
Let sit at room temperature 5 minutes before scooping.
Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture.
Unsalted pistachios give the purest flavor.