Ube Pistachio Ice Cream Bars (Printable)

Creamy ice cream bars combining sweet ube and pistachio for striking flavor and color contrast.

# Ingredient List:

→ Ube Layer

01 - 1 cup cooked and mashed ube (purple yam)
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 for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Combine mashed ube, granulated sugar, coconut milk, ube extract, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring constantly for 5 minutes until smooth and thickened. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool at room temperature.
02 - Process unsalted pistachios, whole milk, heavy cream, honey or sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a blender until the mixture is thoroughly smooth. Pour into a saucepan and heat gently over medium-low, stirring often for 5 minutes without allowing it to boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
03 - Pour the cooled ube mixture evenly into ice cream bar molds, filling each mold halfway. Place in the freezer for 1 hour until set.
04 - Pour the pistachio mixture over the semi-frozen ube layer, filling each mold to the top. Insert wooden sticks into the center of each mold. Return to the freezer and chill for at least 5 hours until fully solidified.
05 - Unmold the bars. For added garnish, drizzle each bar with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle with chopped pistachios just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Colorful and visually appealing layers
  • Fusion of unique Filipino-inspired and classic flavors
02 -
  • Ube extract enhances both the color and aroma making the bars strikingly vibrant.
  • For best results freeze each layer separately to keep the colors and textures distinct.
03 -
  • Use silicone molds for easy removal and clean sharp edges.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste for both layers depending on your preference.
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