Low Fat and Egg Free Pistachio Gelato
This Low Fat and Egg Free Pistachio Gelato is a delicious Italian dessert that combines smooth, creamy texture with rich pistachio flavor. Using cornstarch as a thickener instead of eggs, this healthy version of pistachio gelato is a refreshing treat for everyone. Perfect for a guilt-free indulgence, this simple-to-make gelato recipe ensures you don’t have to compromise on taste while keeping it light. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh fruit, this homemade pistachio ice cream is sure to become your go-to summer dessert!
Servings: 8
Calories: 191kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups low fat milk
- 0.33 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 5.5 ounces natural pistachio
- 1.5 ounces unsalted shelled pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Dissolve by whisking the cornstarch into 1/4 cup of the milk until the starch is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Heat the rest of the milk in a medium-sized saucepan with the sugar. When it almost starts to boil, stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook at gentle simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat, and whisk in the pistachio paste. Scrape into a bowl set over an ice bath, to cool.
- Freeze the gelato in your ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. When the gelato is a quite firm mix in the chopped pistachios.
- Reserve in the freezer until serving.