Ube Pistachio Ice Cream Bars (Printable)

Icy bars blend vivid ube and pistachio layers for a creamy, summer-ready dessert with delightful flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 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 (Optional)

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine mashed ube, granulated sugar, coconut milk, ube extract, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes smooth and thickens slightly, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
02 - Place pistachios, whole milk, heavy cream, honey (or granulated sugar), vanilla extract, and salt into a blender. Process until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and gently heat over medium-low, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes without allowing it to boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
03 - Pour the cooled ube mixture equally into ice cream bar molds, filling each mold halfway. Freeze for 1 hour or until just set. Top each mold with the pistachio mixture, filling to the top. Insert sticks into the molds. Freeze for at least 5 hours, until fully solid.
04 - Unmold the ice cream bars. Optionally, drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle with chopped pistachios prior to serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Vibrant layers of ube and pistachio offer unique flavor and color.
  • Refreshing, vegetarian, and gluten-free treat for summer gatherings.
02 -
  • For a vegan option, substitute dairy in the pistachio layer with coconut milk or plant-based alternatives.
  • Bars keep well in the freezer for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
03 -
  • Adjust ube extract for color intensity if your extract is strong.
  • Let the bars sit at room temperature for a few minutes before unmolding for easier release.
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