Ube Pistachio Ice Cream Bars (Printable Version)

Sweet ube meets nutty pistachio in creamy frozen bars, showcasing playful colors and delicious fusion.

# Components:

→ Ube Layer

01 - 1 cup cooked ube (purple yam), mashed
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

# Method Steps:

01 - Combine mashed ube, granulated sugar, coconut milk, ube extract, and pinch of salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - In a blender, combine shelled pistachios, whole milk, heavy cream, honey or sugar, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Blend until fully smooth. Transfer to a saucepan and gently heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat and cool.
03 - Pour cooled ube mixture evenly into ice cream bar molds, filling halfway. Freeze for 1 hour until the layer is partially firm.
04 - Pour pistachio mixture over set ube layer in molds, filling each to the top. Insert sticks.
05 - Freeze assembled bars at least 5 hours, or until bars are fully solid.
06 - Unmold the ice cream bars. Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle with chopped pistachios prior to serving, as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Striking color and flavor layers for visual appeal
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free treat great for parties
02 -
  • Contains nuts and dairy so check ingredients for allergies
  • Bars can be stored in the freezer up to 2 weeks airtight
03 -
  • For vegan bars swap milk and cream for coconut milk
  • Adjust ube extract for more vibrant color and flavor if desired
Return