Super Quick Coconut and Pistachio Ice-Cream

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 1
Super Quick Coconut and Pistachio Ice-Cream
in Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup shelled pistachios , toasted
1/3 cup desiccated coconut , toasted
2 liters vanilla ice cream ( softened in the fridge for 1 hour )
1/2 cup coconut cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
400
Sugar
25g
Fat
20g
What's better on a hot day than a bowl of homemade ice cream? Try this super quick coconut and pistachio ice-cream, and you don't need a fancy maker, this recipe is so easy and quick that you can whip up delicious homemade ice-cream any day of the week! The best part of this recipe is how the mixture is packed with tropical coconut and nutty pistachio flavors, once it’s topped with toasted nuts for a satisfying crunch. Plus, the combination of nuts and coconut cream adds an extra dimension to your dish.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 150°C.
2.Spread the pistachios and coconut separately onto two baking trays covered with baking paper, and toast them in the oven for 5 minutes.
3.In a large mixing bowl combine the softened vanilla ice cream with the toasted pistachios and coconut until it's fully mixed in.
4.In a saucepan over low heat, heat the coconut cream until it’s melted, and then add it to the ice cream mixture, stirring until it's fully combined.
5.Pour the mixture into a metal cake pan and freeze the ice-cream for 6 hours, or until firm. Cut and enjoy!

PROS

This ice cream dish is quick and easy to make, and you don’t need any fancy equipment or an ice-cream maker to whip it up.

The coconut and pistachios give the ice-cream a unique tropical flavor, and the toasted nuts add a satisfying crunch.

CONS

This ice cream recipe contains a lot of sugar and fats, and therefore should be consumed in moderation.

It also has a relatively high calorie content which may not be suitable for those on a low calorie or low sugar diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Coconut cream is rich in lauric acid, which may have immune-boosting properties, and in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which can help increase energy levels.
Pistachios are high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds and can help lower cholesterol levels.

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