Save Creamy, vibrant ice cream bars featuring sweet ube and nutty pistachio, layered for a delightful contrast in flavor and color. Perfect for a refreshing summer dessert or an impressive treat for gatherings.
I first made these bars for a summer get-together, and guests were captivated by their stunning purple and green layers. The dreamy texture and delicate sweetness always have people asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- Ube Layer: 1 cup cooked ube (purple yam), mashed; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat); 1/2 teaspoon ube extract; Pinch of salt
- Pistachio Layer: 3/4 cup shelled pistachios, unsalted; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup honey or sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of salt
- Garnish (Optional): 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios; 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ube Layer:
- Combine mashed ube, sugar, coconut milk, ube extract, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the Pistachio Layer:
- In a blender, combine pistachios, whole milk, heavy cream, honey (or sugar), vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth. Pour mixture into a saucepan and heat gently over medium-low heat for 5 minutes (do not boil). Remove from heat and let cool.
- Assemble the Bars:
- Pour cooled ube mixture evenly into ice cream bar molds, filling each about halfway. Freeze for 1 hour. Pour pistachio mixture over set ube layer, filling molds to top. Insert sticks. Freeze at least 5 hours or until solid.
- Serve:
- Unmold bars. Optionally, drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle with chopped pistachios before serving.
Save These bars have become a surprise hit with my family, especially with my kids who love the bright colors and creamy texture. They make a wonderful treat that brings smiles to everyone around the table.
Required Tools
Ice cream bar molds, blender, saucepan, mixing spoons, measuring cups and spoons
Allergen Information
Contains nuts and dairy. Contains coconut. Always check labels for hidden allergens if serving to someone with food sensitivities.
Nutritional Information
Each bar contains approximately 235 calories, 11 g total fat, 29 g carbohydrates, and 4 g protein.
Save Try these ube & pistachio ice cream bars for a refreshing twist this summer. Their vibrant layers and fusion flavor will impress at any gathering.
Recipe Help & FAQs
- → Can I use fresh ube instead of extract?
Fresh cooked ube is great for flavor and texture, while extract intensifies color and taste. Adjust extract to your preference.
- → How do I make these bars vegan?
Replace dairy ingredients with coconut milk or other plant-based milks for a vegan-friendly dessert.
- → How long should the bars freeze?
Freeze bars for about 5 hours after layering, or until they are completely solid and easy to unmold.
- → Can I use other nuts instead of pistachios?
Yes, almonds or cashews work well if you need a substitution, but flavor and color will change slightly.
- → How should I serve these bars?
Unmold and serve straight from the freezer. A drizzle of condensed milk and a sprinkle of chopped nuts add a finishing touch.
- → How do I store leftover bars?
Keep the bars in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks for best quality and taste.