Experience the fusion of Greek and Middle Eastern flavors with this homemade Mastic Greek Ice Cream featuring pistachios. Inspired by traditional recipes, this creamy dessert combines unique textures and flavors, making it a delightful and exotic treat for your taste buds.
Ingredients
🥛 800 ml cream fresh 12% fat, ΟΛΥΜΠΟΣ (Olympos)
🥯 800 grams full-fat Greek yogurt 10% fat, ΣΑΒΟΪΔΑΚΗΣ (Savoidakis)
🌿 400 grams mastic paste, ΣΑΡΑΝΤΗΣ (Sarantis) ΜΑΣΤΙΧΑ (Mastiha)
🥜 250 grams salted pistachios, shelled
Instructions
1- Prepare Your Equipment:
- Ensure your cream fresh and mixing bowl are chilled. This helps the cream to thicken properly.
2- Beat the Cream:
- Pour the 800 ml of cream fresh into the cold stainless steel mixing bowl.
- Use a whisk to beat the cream until it just starts to thicken.
3- Mix the Yogurt and Mastic:
- Add the 800 grams of full-fat Greek yogurt to the thickened cream in the mixing bowl.
- Add the 400 grams of mastic paste. Use an immersion blender to combine these ingredients until you achieve a smooth, creamy, and slightly elastic consistency.
4- Incorporate the Pistachios:
- Pour the ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container.
- Stir in the 250 grams of shelled pistachios evenly.
5- Freeze:
- Cover the container with a lid and freeze the mixture overnight or for at least 8 hours.
6- Serve:
- Once frozen, scoop the ice cream and enjoy its creamy, stretchy texture.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook (Freeze) Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: Approx. 20 servings (based on 100g servings per 2kg total yield)
Calories (per 100g serving): ~227 kcal
Fat: ~12.8g
Carbohydrates: ~22.9g (including ~14g sugars)
Protein: ~6.65g
Equipment:
- Stainless steel mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Immersion blender
- Freezer-safe container with lid
Cooking Tips
- Use cold cream fresh and a cold mixing bowl for optimal results.
- An immersion blender is essential for the proper mixing of the elastic mastic paste.
- This recipe does not add extra sugar, making it a lower-sugar dessert choice.
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Mastic Greek Ice Cream with Pistachios
