Ube Pistachio Ice Cream Bars (Printer View)

Sweet ube and pistachio meld in creamy, colorful bars—ideal for warm days or entertaining family and friends.

# What you'll need:

→ Ube Layer

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

→ Pistachio Layer

06 - 3/4 cup unsalted shelled pistachios
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/3 cup honey or granulated 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

# Method:

01 - In a saucepan, combine mashed ube, granulated sugar, coconut milk, ube extract, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - In a blender, combine pistachios, whole milk, heavy cream, honey or sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until completely smooth. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and heat gently over medium-low, stirring regularly for 5 minutes without boiling. Remove from heat and let cool.
03 - Pour cooled ube mixture evenly into ice cream bar molds, filling each mold halfway. Freeze for 1 hour until partially set.
04 - Pour cooled pistachio mixture over the set ube layer to fill molds to the top. Insert sticks into each mold and freeze for at least 5 hours, or until bars are solid throughout.
05 - Remove bars from molds. For a decorative finish, drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle with chopped pistachios before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fusion of Filipino-inspired ube and classic pistachio flavors
  • Beautifully layered bars with striking color and creamy texture
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  • Bars keep well for up to 2 weeks in the freezer in an airtight container
  • Use vibrant ube extract for the best color and flavor impact
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  • For a vegan version, use coconut milk or other plant-based milks for the pistachio layer
  • Layer and freeze each section well so colors stay distinct and bars hold their shape
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