Ninja Creami pistachio ice cream is full of pistachio flavor. This recipe is easy to make in the Ninja Creami and requires almost no prep time. You can top with chopped pistachios for a nice crunch!
When I walk into a gelato shop, I'm always drawn to the pistachio flavor. There's just something about it. So when I got my Ninja Creami, I knew I needed to create a pistachio ice cream.
This one is so easy to make! It uses only a few simple ingredients, but gets it's pistachio flavor mostly from the pistachio instant pudding mix. The almond extract (you only need a tiny bit) adds just that perfect complement to the pistachio.
I like to top with chopped pistachios to really lean into the pistachio flavor, but it's also delicious with some amaretti cookies or even crumbled biscotti.
Ingredients
- Milk
- Heavy cream
- Pistachio instant pudding mix
- Sugar
- Almond extract
- Chopped pistachios (optional)
How to make Ninja Creami pistachio ice cream
Add all the ingredients to the Ninja Creami container and whisk together. If easier, you can also do in a separate bowl and then pour into the Ninja Creami container after whisking.
Place in the freezer and freeze for at least 24 hours.
Process on the ICE CREAM setting.
Ice cream should be scoopable, but if not, add a splash of milk and respin.
Scoop and serve as desired. I love serving with some chopped pistachios to really bring out the pistachio flavor.
Recipe tips
- The ice cream should be scoopable after processing. However, if you need to, you can respin or add a splash of milk and respin.
- I love topping with chopped pistachios, but some amaretti cookies would also be delicious.
- If you have leftovers, smooth out the top and return to the freezer. You may need to reprocess before enjoying again.
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- Ninja Creami cookies and cream
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- Ninja Creami peach sorbet
- Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream
- Ninja Creami Cinnamon Ice Cream
- Ninja Creami Lemon Basil Sorbet
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Ninja Creami Pistachio Ice Cream
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 Tablespoons pistachio instant pudding mix
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
- chopped pistachios optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to Ninja Creami pint and whisk/mix together.
- Freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Remove from freezer and process on ice cream setting.
- Top with chopped pistachio if desired.
Notes
- The ice cream should be scoopable after processing. However, if you need to, you can respin or add a splash of milk and respin.
- I love topping with chopped pistachios, but some amaretti cookies would also be delicious.
- If you have leftovers, smooth out the top and return to the freezer. You may need to reprocess before enjoying again.
Nutrition
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Ole
When you use pudding mix, you restrict the audience to only those that can find that mix, so I jumped off when I saw it in the recipe.
Aimee
Totally get it, they aren't available everywhere (or not everyone wants to use them)! I also have a recipe on the site for a pistachio Creami that uses pistachio cream and no pudding mix - https://www.foodbanjo.com/ninja-creami-pistachio-cream-ice-cream/
Samantha
Thank you so much! My daughter loves pistachio ice cream, but not the nuts, and you can’t buy that anywhere! This recipe is a household favorite! I need to prep 2 containers in advance to keep up with demand!!
Kat
Not good. It’s bland and has no flavor….