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A clear textured glass cup filled with two scoops of green pistachio ice cream, topped with chopped pistachio nuts, sitting on a rustic brown fabric.
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Ninja Creami Pistachio Ice Cream

If you love nuts and are craving a sweet treat, don't miss this Ninja Creami Pistachio Ice Cream. It is rich, creamy, and oh-so-satisfying. A quick spin in the food processor turns simple ingredients into a delicious base, and then the Ninja Creami does all the heavy lifting. The result is a crave-worthy frozen treat that is so good you may want to hide it under the veggies in the freezer!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Freezing 1 day
Servings 4
Calories 288kcal
Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • ½ cup shelled pistachios divided
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups half and half
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  • Measure out 2 tablespoons of pistachios and chop. Set aside.
  • Place the remaining pistachios in your food processor. Add the sugar and process until a paste has formed, about 1 minute.
  • Add the cream cheese and process for 30 seconds before adding the half and half, salt, and almond extract. Process until smooth.
  • Transfer to a Ninja Creami pint and freeze until solid.
  • Remove the pint lid and attach the pint to the outer bowl.
  • Place on the base and select ICE CREAM. Process.
  • Remove the pint from the base and remove the lid. Make a well all the way to the bottom in the center of the ice cream.
  • Add the chopped pistachios.
  • Process using the MIX-IN function. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg