Pistachio-Cherry No-Churn Ice Cream is the homemade version of a nostalgic ice cream shop favorite. The crunch of ground pistachios mixed with succulent cherries and creamy ice cream adds a beautiful balance of textures to every bite. This Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe is a favorite that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
This easy-to-make Homemade No-Churn Pistachio Ice Cream is packed with fruity cherries, delicious almond flavor, and hints of nuttiness throughout making it one of my favorite desserts to enjoy. The festive coloring and beautiful aromatic flavors make this Cherry Pistachio Ice Cream a delightful indulgence to enjoy throughout the year!
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❤️ Why I Love This Recipe
✔️ This Pistachio Ice Cream is a no-churn recipe, making it one of the tastiest easy ice cream recipes out there!
✔️ The flavors and textures combine to make the perfect scoop!
✔️ You don't need an ice cream maker to make this homemade favorite!
🥘 Ingredients
Heavy cream gives the ice cream its rich, smooth finish.
Sweetened condensed milk is used as a sweetener and gives the Pistachio Ice Cream its soft, creamy texture.
Sugar-free instant pistachio pudding powder is the key component to getting that beautiful pistachio flavor and iconic green coloring.
Pistachios (my favorite nut!) add flavor and texture to the ice cream mixture.
Fresh cherries bring an added element of sweet complexity and vibrant color, further enhancing the flavors.
Almond extract adds warm, aromatic notes, beautifully tying the flavors together.
🔪 Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, mix together the heavy cream and pudding mix for 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold in the sweetened condensed milk, pistachios, cherries, and almond extract.
- Transfer the ice cream mixture into a 9-inch loaf pan and freeze for at least 6 hours, until ice cream is firm.
🙋 Recipe FAQ's
No-churn ice cream usually contains sweetened condensed milk in place of granulated sugar. This is also the perfect dessert for anyone with egg allergies, as it doesn't contain eggs like churned ice cream.
Sweetened condensed milk will add sweetness along with another level of creaminess to the ice cream.
Granulated sugar is not optimal for no churn ice cream and using it can cause a grainy product.
💭 Tips
- Cream of coconut, which is a sweetened coconut cream, can be used as a substitute for the sweetened condensed milk, this may add a coconut flavor to the Pistachio Ice Cream.
- Adding a small amount of alcohol such as amaretto, kirsch, or a cherry flavored vodka to your ice cream mix help keep it softer, making it easier to scoop.
📖 Variations
- Change it up by adding vanilla extract and vanilla bean into the ice cream base.
- Substitute oranges in place of the cherries fr a citrusy scoop!
- Top your tasty treat with whipped cream and chopped pistachios for a more finished look!
🍽 Equipment
Large mixing bowl to mix the heavy cream and pudding mix in.
Hand mixer to mix the heavy cream and pudding with.
Rubber spatula for folding the ingredients together.
9 Inch loaf pan for holding ice cream mixture together.
Cherry pitter, to remove the pits from the cherries.
Storage
Keep in a freezer-safe covered containKeep in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 weeks.
Serving Suggestions
Warm up after your scoop with a delicious cup of Almond Coffee Cream.
This Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream makes the perfect filling for an ice cream sandwich. Try this recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies to make yours!
Related Recipes
- Roasted Cherry Milkshake
- Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (no churn)
- Coffee Chip No Churn Ice Cream
- Pistachio Muffins
- Cherry Chocolate Chip Muffins
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📖 Recipe
Pistachio Cherry No Churn Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 3.5 ounces package Sugar-Free Instant Pistachio Pudding Powder
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 cup pitted and halved fresh cherries
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, mix together the heavy cream and pudding mix for 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold in the sweetened condensed milk, pistachios, cherries, and almond extract.
- Pour the ice cream mixture into a 9-inch loaf pan, cover and freeze for at least 6 hours.
Tonia Larson
I've never tired pistachio ice cream but it is on my to-do list!
Tara Noland
That would be the most gorgeous combination of flavors!! A favorite of mine for sure!!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
Looks incredible! I need a big bowl of this right now!
Life Tastes Good
Oh my this sounds good! I am crazy about pistachios and cherries too! The cherries have been so good this year - it is difficult to stop eating them! I love how you used the pudding in this - that really opens up so many flavor options for the no churn! Thanks for sharing, Shelby 🙂
Renee Paj
I have not made no churn with pudding in the mix, but I am loving this idea! And this is a great flavor combo. I wish pistachios weren't so darn expensive, because I love them too!