Ube Pistachio Ice Cream Bars (Printable)

Smooth ube and pistachio layers blend for a colorful, creamy frozen delight. Enjoy as a refreshing treat for any occasion.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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, for drizzling

# How-To:

01 - Combine mashed ube, granulated sugar, coconut milk, ube extract, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until smooth and slightly thickened for about 5 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
02 - Blend pistachios, whole milk, heavy cream, honey or sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a blender until a smooth consistency is achieved.
03 - Transfer pistachio mixture to a saucepan and warm gently over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes without boiling. Remove from heat and cool.
04 - Pour the cooled ube mixture into ice cream bar molds, filling halfway. Freeze molds for 1 hour until partially set.
05 - Pour pistachio mixture over the set ube layer to fill molds to the top. Insert sticks and freeze for 5 hours or longer until fully solid.
06 - Unmold the bars. Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle with chopped pistachios as desired before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Unique fusion of Filipino and Mediterranean flavors
  • Perfect for summer and visually stunning for parties
02 -
  • Bars can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container
  • Contains nuts, dairy, and coconut. Always check ingredient labels for allergens
03 -
  • For vegan bars, swap dairy for plant-based alternatives in the pistachio layer
  • Adjust amount of ube extract according to color intensity and flavor preference
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