Description
Silky rosewater pistachio delight gelato whispers Persian culinary elegance with each creamy spoonful. Delicate floral notes and nutty richness dance together, inviting you to savor a delightful Mediterranean dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (237 ml) whole milk
- 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (85 g) honey
Flavor and Color Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon rosewater
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Create a silky mixture by gently warming cream, milk, sugar, honey, and salt in a saucepan, stirring until sugar completely dissolves and ingredients integrate smoothly.
- Remove the warm mixture from heat and infuse with delicate rosewater essence and vanilla extract, incorporating a hint of soft pink coloring if desired for visual appeal.
- Allow the fragrant liquid to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight to develop rich, complex flavors.
- Pour the thoroughly chilled mixture into an ice cream maker, transforming the liquid into a luxurious, velvety gelato through careful churning according to the machine’s specific guidelines.
- During the final moments of churning, gently fold in finely chopped pistachios, ensuring even distribution throughout the creamy base.
- Transfer the freshly churned gelato into a freezer-safe container, smoothing the surface for an elegant finish, and allow to solidify for approximately 2 hours until it reaches the perfect scoopable consistency.
Notes
- Infuse the base slowly to develop a rich, delicate flavor profile that captures the essence of rosewater and pistachios.
- Adjust rosewater quantity based on personal taste preference, starting with less and gradually adding more to avoid overwhelming floral notes.
- Toast pistachios lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty depth and provide a more complex texture to the gelato.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream and almond milk to maintain the creamy consistency while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg