Ube Pistachio Ice Cream Bars (Printable)

Layered bars marry ube and pistachio for a creamy, colorful dessert sure to impress at any summer gathering.

# What You 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

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
13 - 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Combine mashed ube, sugar, coconut milk, ube extract, and salt in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - Blend pistachios, whole milk, heavy cream, honey or sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Pour mixture into a saucepan and heat gently over medium-low, stirring often for approximately 5 minutes, ensuring it does not boil. Remove from heat and let cool.
03 - Fill ice cream bar molds halfway with the cooled ube mixture. Freeze for 1 hour until set enough to support the next layer.
04 - Pour pistachio mixture over the set ube layer, filling molds to the top. Insert sticks and freeze bars for at least 5 hours until solid.
05 - Release bars from molds. Optionally drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle with chopped pistachios before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fusion of Filipino-inspired flavors creates a unique taste experience
  • Gluten-free and vegetarian making it suitable for various diets
02 -
  • Bars can be kept in the freezer for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container
  • For vegan version use plant-based milk and cream for the pistachio layer
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  • Let each layer cool fully before assembling to avoid mixing colors
  • Adjust ube extract to control intensity for color and flavor
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