Save Creamy, vibrant ice cream bars featuring sweet ube and nutty pistachio, layered for a delightful contrast in flavor and color. Perfect for a refreshing summer dessert or an impressive treat for gatherings.
I first made these for a summer get-together and they quickly became everyone's favorite. The creamy texture and the blend of sweet and nutty flavors make every bite a joy.
Ingredients
- Ube Layer: 1 cup cooked ube (purple yam), mashed, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat), 1/2 teaspoon ube extract, pinch of salt
- Pistachio Layer: 3/4 cup shelled pistachios, unsalted, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup honey or sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pinch of salt
- Garnish (Optional): 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios, 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ube Layer:
- In a saucepan, combine mashed ube, sugar, coconut milk, ube extract, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the Pistachio Layer:
- In a blender, combine pistachios, whole milk, heavy cream, honey (or sugar), vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and heat gently over medium-low heat, stirring often, for 5 minutes (do not boil). Remove from heat and let cool.
- Assemble the Bars:
- Pour the cooled ube mixture evenly into ice cream bar molds, filling each mold halfway. Freeze for 1 hour until set enough to hold the next layer. Pour the pistachio mixture over the set ube layer, filling molds to the top. Insert sticks. Freeze for at least 5 hours, or until completely solid.
- Serve:
- Unmold bars. Optionally, drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle with chopped pistachios before serving.
Save My kids love helping layer the molds and taste-testing the finished bars. It's a fun memory each time we make these together!
Required Tools
Ice cream bar molds, blender, saucepan, mixing spoons, measuring cups and spoons are all you need to make this treat at home.
Allergen Information
Contains nuts (pistachios) and dairy. Check ingredient labels for food sensitivities, and use plant-based milk for a vegan option.
Nutritional Information
Each bar contains about 235 calories, 11 g fat, 29 g carbohydrates, and 4 g protein.
Save Serve these bars chilled for the ultimate summer refreshment. Enjoy every creamy, colorful bite with friends or family!
Cooking Guide
- → Can I make these bars vegan?
Yes, substitute whole milk and cream with coconut milk or other plant-based options for the pistachio layer.
- → How do I ensure vibrant ube color?
Use good-quality ube extract and adjust quantity to taste for richer purple hues and flavor.
- → What molds work best for these bars?
Ice cream bar or popsicle molds are ideal for layering and easy unmolding.
- → Can the bars be made ahead?
Yes, store bars in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks for best texture.
- → Is there a nut-free alternative?
To avoid nuts, replace pistachios with sunflower seeds or omit the second layer for a single-flavor bar.
- → How should I serve these bars?
Unmold, then drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle chopped pistachios just before serving.