Ube Pistachio Ice Cream Bars (Print)

Vibrant, creamy bars with ube and pistachio layers. Perfect for summer desserts and festive occasions.

# Ingredients:

→ Ube Layer

01 - 1 cup cooked ube (purple yam), mashed
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ube extract
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Pistachio Layer

06 - 3/4 cup shelled pistachios, unsalted
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/3 cup honey or sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish (Optional)

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. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
02 - Blend shelled pistachios, whole milk, heavy cream, honey or sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and gently heat over medium-low, stirring often for 5 minutes. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat and cool.
03 - Pour the cooled ube mixture evenly into popsicle molds, filling halfway. Freeze for 1 hour until partially set.
04 - Once the ube layer is set, pour the pistachio mixture over each mold, filling to the top. Insert sticks and freeze for at least 5 hours, or until completely solid.
05 - Remove bars from molds. Optionally, drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle chopped pistachios before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Fusion of Filipino-inspired flavors
  • Eye-catching color contrast for parties
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  • Ube extract strengthens both flavor and color: use sparingly if your extract is concentrated.
  • These bars contain nuts and dairy: check ingredients if serving to those with sensitivities.
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  • Let each layer cool fully before adding the next for clean separation.
  • For a vegan version, substitute milk and cream in the pistachio layer with coconut milk or plant-based alternatives.

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