Description

Rose Pistachio Cheesecake Ice Cream is a luxurious, creamy frozen dessert combining rich cheesecake flavor with delicate floral rose notes and crunchy toasted pistachios. This elegant ice cream offers a sophisticated and unique taste, perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats.

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons rose water (adjust to taste)
1 cup toasted pistachios, chopped
Optional: pink food coloring for visual appeal

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Instructions

Prepare the Base: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth in a mixing bowl.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and rose water until sugar dissolves.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add milk mixture to cream cheese, whisking until smooth and fully combined.
Chill Mixture: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Churn the Ice Cream: Pour chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn until soft-serve consistency.
Add Pistachios: Add chopped toasted pistachios during last few minutes of churning.
Freeze: Transfer to a container and freeze at least 4 hours until firm.
Serve: Scoop and enjoy.

Notes

For vegan version, substitute with vegan cream cheese, coconut milk, and coconut cream.Adjust rose water quantity for stronger or subtler floral flavor.Add fruit swirls like raspberry or strawberry for contrast.Substitute pistachios with toasted almonds or other nuts.No ice cream maker? Use no-churn method by folding whipped cream into cream cheese mixture and freeze.Toast pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.