Ube Pistachio Ice Cream Bars (Print Version)

Creamy ube and pistachio layers deliver vibrant color and flavor for a cooling, delightful summer treat.

# Components:

→ Ube Layer

01 - 1 cup cooked ube (purple yam), mashed
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup coconut milk, full-fat
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ube extract
05 - Pinch salt

→ Pistachio Layer

06 - 3/4 cup shelled unsalted 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 salt

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
13 - 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk, for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Combine mashed ube, granulated sugar, coconut milk, ube extract, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until smooth and slightly thickened, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - Place pistachios, whole milk, heavy cream, honey or sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Blend until fully smooth. Transfer mixture to a saucepan and heat over medium-low, stirring often for 5 minutes without bringing to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool.
03 - Fill ice cream bar molds halfway with the cooled ube mixture. Place molds in the freezer for 1 hour to set until firm enough for layering.
04 - Top the set ube base with pistachio mixture, filling molds to the top. Insert popsicle sticks and return to the freezer for a minimum of 5 hours, or until fully solid.
05 - Remove bars from molds. Optionally, drizzle each with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle with chopped pistachios before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fusion of unique flavors for a striking dessert
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free so suitable for many diets
02 -
  • Bars can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container
  • Ube extract enhances both color and flavor adjust as needed
03 -
  • Chill mixtures fully before layering for sharp color separation
  • For vegan bars substitute plant-based milk and cream for dairy in pistachio layer

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