Pistachio Gelato

Takes 205 minutes | Serves 8 | Rating: 5 / 5

Ingredients

100 g granulated sugar
150 g shelled, raw pistachios
1 batch prepared pistachio paste
100 g granulated sugar
720 ml whole milk
2 tbsp corn flour
0.5 tsp lemon zest

Steps

Pistachio Paste

• Boil water, then add pistachios to blanch for 2-3 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and remove skins.
• Grind pistachios in a food processor until fine. Add sugar and continue to grind to a play dough-like consistency.
• Process until it becomes a smooth paste. Set aside.

Pistachio Gelato Base

• Combine half the milk, sugar, and lemon zest in a saucepan. Whisk until smooth.
• Heat until almost boiling, then whisk in cornstarch. Cook until thickened.
• Turn off heat, add remaining milk and pistachio paste. Chill in the refrigerator until cold.

Churning

• Prepare ice cream maker and churn the cold gelato base according to the machine's instructions.