Ube Pistachio Ice Cream Bars (Print Version)

Vibrant layers of ube and pistachio create creamy bars with striking color and refreshing taste for warm days.

# 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

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine mashed ube, sugar, coconut milk, ube extract, and salt in a saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture becomes smooth and thickens slightly, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - Add pistachios, whole milk, heavy cream, honey or sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to a blender. Process until completely smooth.
03 - Transfer the blended pistachio mixture to a saucepan. Warm gently over medium-low heat, stirring often for 5 minutes. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat and cool.
04 - Pour the cooled ube mixture evenly into popsicle molds, filling each mold halfway. Freeze for 1 hour until the layer firms up.
05 - Pour pistachio mixture over the set ube layer, filling molds to the top. Insert sticks. Freeze for a minimum of 5 hours, or until fully solidified.
06 - Remove bars from molds. For presentation, drizzle with condensed milk and sprinkle with chopped pistachios before serving, if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Fusion of Filipino-inspired flavors with creamy pistachio
  • Beautiful purple and green layers, impressive for gatherings
02 -
  • Ube extract deepens both color and flavor, so adjust to your preferred intensity
  • Pistachio layer can be made vegan by replacing dairy with coconut milk
03 -
  • Mash the ube thoroughly for a smoother layer
  • Insert popsicle sticks after the first freeze so they stand straight
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