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 tasted the combination of ube and pistachio at a friend&s summer party and was amazed by how the flavors complemented each other. Ever since then these ice cream bars have been my go-to for sharing something both familiar and unexpected at gatherings.
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:
- Combine mashed ube sugar coconut milk ube extract and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the Pistachio Layer:
- Blend pistachios whole milk heavy cream honey (or sugar) vanilla extract and salt until smooth. Pour into a saucepan and heat gently over medium-low stirring often for 5 minutes (do not boil). Remove from heat and cool.
- Assemble the Bars:
- Pour cooled ube mixture into ice cream bar molds filling halfway. Freeze 1 hour to set. Pour pistachio mixture over set ube layer filling to top. Insert sticks. Freeze at least 5 hours or until solid.
- Serve:
- Unmold bars. Optionally drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle with chopped pistachios before serving.
Save My family loves making these together on special weekends and we each take turns layering and decorating the bars before freezing. Sharing them after a hot day feels especially rewarding.
Required Tools
Ice cream bar or popsicle molds blender saucepan mixing spoons measuring cups and spoons
Allergen Information
Contains nuts (pistachios) dairy (milk cream) coconut. Check labels for hidden allergens if serving those with sensitivities.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains approximately: 235 calories 11 g fat 29 g carbohydrates 4 g protein.
Save A simple treat with bold flavors and colors making it perfect for both parties and quiet summer evenings. You&ll love having a homemade dessert that looks and tastes special.
Recipe Guide
- → Can I make these bars vegan?
Yes, substitute dairy ingredients with plant-based milk and cream for a vegan alternative while keeping the texture.
- → How long do the bars need to freeze?
Bars require at least five hours freezing after layering for a firm texture. Overnight freezing also works well.
- → Do I need to use ube extract?
Ube extract intensifies the color and flavor, but can be omitted if you prefer a milder taste.
- → What tools are essential for preparation?
Popsicle molds, blender, and saucepan are needed to blend and layer mixtures, then freeze for easy serving.
- → Can leftover bars be stored?
Keep bars in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks for best taste and texture.