Description
Silky rosewater pistachio delight gelato whispers Persian culinary magic through delicate floral notes and rich nutty undertones. Creamy Italian-inspired dessert promises a luxurious journey of delicate sweetness you’ll savor with each sublime spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup pistachios (unsalted, shelled)
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons rosewater
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gently roast pistachios in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, releasing their aromatic essence. Allow nuts to cool completely before finely pulverizing.
- In a medium saucepan, blend heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and honey. Warm over medium heat, stirring periodically until sugar dissolves and mixture reaches a steaming point without boiling.
- Incorporate rosewater and vanilla extract into the warm liquid. Fold in the toasted, chopped pistachios and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to ambient temperature. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours until thoroughly chilled.
- Transfer the cold mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s guidelines, typically 20-25 minutes.
- Carefully scoop the freshly churned gelato into a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 2 hours to achieve optimal texture and firmness before serving.
Notes
- Enhance pistachio flavor by gently toasting nuts before chopping, releasing their rich, nutty aroma and deepening their natural sweetness.
- Prevent cream mixture from scorching by stirring consistently and maintaining medium heat, ensuring smooth texture and preventing burnt taste.
- Adjust rosewater intensity based on personal preference, starting with smaller amounts and gradually increasing to balance delicate floral notes without overwhelming the dessert.
- Maximize gelato’s creamy consistency by allowing sufficient chilling time and following precise freezing instructions, which helps develop ideal texture and prevents ice crystal formation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 329 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 87 mg