Ube Pistachio Ice Cream Bars (Printer-friendly)

Vibrant ube and pistachio merge for creamy bars, perfect for warm days or festive sharing with friends and family.

# What You'll Need:

→ Ube Layer

01 - 1 cup mashed cooked ube (purple yam)
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

# Directions:

01 - Combine mashed ube, granulated sugar, coconut milk, ube extract, and salt in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - Place shelled pistachios, whole milk, heavy cream, honey or sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Process until completely smooth. Pour into a saucepan and gently heat over medium-low, stirring frequently for 5 minutes without boiling. Take off heat and leave to cool.
03 - Portion the cooled ube mixture evenly into ice cream bar molds to fill halfway. Freeze molds for 1 hour to set the layer.
04 - Distribute the pistachio mixture over the firm ube layer, filling each mold to the top. Insert sticks. Freeze for a minimum of 5 hours, until completely hardened.
05 - Carefully remove bars from molds. Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle with chopped pistachios if desired before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fusion of Filipino-inspired flavors and creamy pistachio
  • Stunning color contrast makes it beautiful for gatherings
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
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  • For a vegan version, substitute whole milk and cream with coconut milk or plant-based alternatives
  • Ube extract boosts color and flavor, adjust amount according to your taste
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