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.
When I first made these ice cream bars for a summer picnic, they disappeared in minutes and everyone raved about the creamy texture and bold colors. Ube and pistachio truly make a memorable combination.
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 heat, stirring often for 5 minutes. Do not boil. Remove from heat and cool.
- Assemble the Bars:
- Pour ube mixture evenly into ice cream bar molds, filling halfway. Freeze for 1 hour until set. Pour pistachio mixture over ube layer, filling molds to the top. Insert sticks. Freeze at least 5 hours, or until solid.
- Serve:
- Unmold bars. Optionally drizzle with condensed milk and sprinkle with pistachios before serving.
Save This recipe became a family favorite after my niece requested them for her birthday, and since then we've made them every summer for special gatherings.
Required Tools
Ice cream bar or popsicle molds, blender, saucepan, mixing spoons, measuring cups and spoons are all you need to make these bars at home.
Allergen Information
Pistachios and dairy are present, as well as coconut. Check ingredient labels especially for food sensitivities.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Each bar contains 235 calories, 11 g total fat, 29 g carbohydrates, and 4 g protein.
Save Enjoy these striking bars as an easy make-ahead dessert and wow your guests with flavor and color in every bite.
Recipe FAQ Section
- → How can I intensify the purple color in the bars?
Increase the amount of ube extract for deeper color, but adjust to match preferred flavor strength.
- → Can I make these dairy-free?
Yes, use coconut milk or other plant-based alternatives for the pistachio layer to avoid dairy.
- → Do I need an ice cream maker?
No ice cream maker is needed; ice cream bar molds and a freezer are sufficient for preparation.
- → How long do the bars keep in the freezer?
Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks with minimal loss in texture and flavor.
- → Are the bars suitable for those with nut allergies?
No, pistachios are a main ingredient. Always check labels and avoid if sensitive to nuts.
- → What can I use instead of condensed milk for garnish?
Try drizzling melted white chocolate or coconut cream for a dairy-free finishing touch.