Pin It Creamy, vibrant ice cream bars featuring sweet ube and nutty pistachio, layered for a delightful contrast in flavor and color. Perfect for a refreshing summer dessert or an impressive treat for gatherings.
I first made these for a weekend gathering, and they disappeared fast. The blend of earthy ube and rich pistachio wowed everyone with its unique taste and vibrant purple-green layers.
Ingredients
- Ube (purple yam), cooked and mashed: 1 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
- Coconut milk (full-fat): 1 cup
- Ube extract: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: Pinch
- Pistachios, shelled and unsalted: 3/4 cup
- Whole milk: 1 cup
- Heavy cream: 1/2 cup
- Honey or sugar: 1/3 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: Pinch
- Chopped pistachios (optional garnish): 2 tablespoons
- Sweetened condensed milk (optional drizzle): 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Prepare the Ube Layer:
- Combine mashed ube, sugar, coconut milk, ube extract, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). Let cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the Pistachio Layer:
- Blend pistachios, whole milk, heavy cream, honey (or sugar), vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Pour into a saucepan and heat gently over medium-low for 5 minutes, stirring often. Do not boil. Cool mixture.
- Assemble the Bars:
- Pour the cooled ube mixture into ice cream bar molds, filling halfway. Freeze for 1 hour. Pour pistachio mixture over set ube layer, filling molds to the top, and insert sticks. Freeze at least 5 hours until solid.
- Serve:
- Unmold bars. Optionally, drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle with chopped pistachios before serving.
Pin It My kids were fascinated by the colors and loved helping to layer the mixes in molds. These bars have quickly become a family favorite every summer.
Required Tools
Ice cream bar molds, blender, saucepan, mixing spoons, measuring cups and spoons
Allergen Information
Includes nuts (pistachios), dairy (milk, cream), coconut. Always read ingredient labels for anyone with sensitivities.
Nutritional Information
Each bar has about 235 calories, 11 g fat, 29 g carbohydrates, and 4 g protein.
Pin It These ice cream bars stay creamy and vibrant even after days in the freezer. Serve straight from the mold for maximum wow-factor.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How is ube used in these bars?
Ube is cooked, mashed, and combined with coconut milk and sugar to create a creamy and colorful base for the bars.
- → Can I substitute dairy for a vegan version?
Yes, replace whole milk and cream in the pistachio layer with coconut milk or other plant-based alternatives.
- → What gives the bars distinct color?
Ube extract and mashed ube provide a vibrant purple hue, while pistachios offer a natural green layer.
- → How long do the bars need to freeze?
Each layer requires specific freezing times; overall, freeze for at least 6 hours for completely solid bars.
- → What tools do I need?
Essential tools include ice cream bar molds, a blender, measuring utensils, a saucepan, and mixing spoons.
- → Are these suitable for gluten-free diets?
Yes, the bars contain no wheat ingredients, making them gluten-free by default.