pistachio gelato

the color may not look appetizing, but let me tell you, this stuff is fantastic-o!

stay tuned next week for hazelnut gelato...

gelato al pistacchio

3/4 cup unsalted shelled pistachios

3/4 cup sugar

2 cups whole milk

1 tsp almond extract

5 large egg yolks

2 drops green food coloring (optional)

chopped unsalted pistachios

finely grind 3/4 cup pistachios and 1/4 cup of the sugar in processor. combine pistachio mixture, milk and almond extract in heavy medium saucepan. bring to boil then strain solids through a fine strainer. whisk yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in large bowl to blend. gradually whisk milk mixture into yolk mixture. return mixture to saucepan. stir over medium-low heat until custard thickens slightly and leaves pan on the back of a spoon when finger is drawn across, about 8 minutes (do not boil). remove from heat, whisk in food coloring then refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.

process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. transfer to covered container and freeze. scoop and garnish with chopped nuts.

i doubled the recipe and next time would use less sugar -

posted by amy