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Pistachio Gelato

No-churn gelato made from blended pistachios, Greek yogurt, and sweetened condensed milk, part of the pistachio wave spreading from lattes and tiramisu into frozen desserts this year.

15 minEasyServes 6260 cal/serving

ItalianDessertNo-CookVegetarianEgg-FreeGluten-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup roasted shelled pistachios
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tsp lime juice, fresh squeezed
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a food processor, pulse 1 cup roasted shelled pistachios until finely ground, almost to a paste.

  2. 2

    Add 2 cups plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, 2 tsp fresh squeezed lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt to the food processor and blend until completely smooth.

  3. 3

    Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe loaf pan or container and spread it into an even layer.

  4. 4

    Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until firm.

  5. 5

    Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping to serve.

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Questions

How long does Pistachio Gelato take?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, overnight, or about 8 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What equipment do I need for Pistachio Gelato?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a food processor (step 1) and a loaf pan (step 3). If you do not have one, a sharp knife and patience, or a blender in short pulses, stands in for the food processor.

What can I use instead of Greek yogurt in Pistachio Gelato?

The entry for Pistachio Gelato calls for 2 cups plain Greek yogurt. In its place: Sour cream, measure for measure, or regular yogurt strained for an hour.

Can I make Pistachio Gelato dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Pistachio Gelato is 2 cups plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup sweetened condensed milk. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt; the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Pistachio Gelato vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 cups plain Greek yogurt and 1 cup sweetened condensed milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Pistachio Gelato contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1 cup roasted shelled pistachios. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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