Deliciously Easy No-Churn Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe (2024)

This homemade pistachio ice cream is so easy to make, and doesn’t even require an ice cream maker!

This no-churn pistachio ice cream is rich and creamy, just like what you’d get from your favorite gelato shop!

UPDATED December 7, 2023

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Have you ever made homemade ice cream? It’s easier than most people think!

I used to think all ice cream makers involved a bunch of salt and a hand crank, so I was a little intimidated.

I eventually bought an ice cream maker and realized it can actually be super simple to make homemade ice cream.

Then, things got even easier when I discovered how to makeno-churn ice creamsthat don’t even require an ice cream maker!

That’s how I make mycookies and cream ice cream,cake batter ice cream,lemon ice cream,orange creamsicle ice cream,Biscoff ice cream, and decadentchocolate peanut butter ice cream.

I wanted to try some new flavors recently, and since I adorepistachio pudding dessertsso much, I decided to makepistachio ice cream!

The result was a no churn pistachio ice cream recipe that only required simple ingredients, yet produced a rich ice cream with a creamy texture and plenty of nutty flavor.

In short, it’s divine!

Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream without Eggs

Many ice cream bases start out with a sweet custard,made with eggsand cooked on the stove top.

The base is then churned in an ice cream machine as it freezes, which aerates the ice cream base and breaks up ice crystals, so it ends up nice and smooth.

But withno-churn ice cream, the sweetness is provided by sweetened condensed milk, and the creaminess is provided by fluffy whipped cream, so it is an easy eggless recipe!

This base can be endlessly customized, just as it is here in this pistachio ice cream!

I used instant pistachio pudding mix to add the pistachio flavor and pretty pale green color.

I also added chopped pistachios, which you can leave out if you prefer, but I like the contrast of the slightly salty crunch with the sweet creamy base.

For thepistachios, I recommendbuying some that are already shelled, because that will save you and your fingers a lot of grief!

I just used my food processor to chop them up, but you could also do it with a knife.

More Delicious Pistachio Pudding Recipes:

• Pistachio Bread
• Pistachio Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
• No-Bake Pistachio Cream Pie
• Pistachio Whoopie Pies
• Pistachio Banana Bread
• Pistachio Pudding Cookies
• Cranberry Pistachio Bread from Scratch
• Ninja Creami Pistachio Ice Cream
• Pistachio Fluff (Watergate Salad)
• Pistachio Cake
• Italian Pistachio Cake Using Pistachio Butter
• Pistachio Cupcakes with Pistachio Buttercream

How to Make the Best Pistachio Ice Cream without an Ice Cream Maker

It’s really easy to make this simple recipe!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Heavy Whipping Cream
• Pistachio Pudding Mix
• Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Vanilla Extract
• Almond Extract
• ChoppedShelled Pistachios

How to Make It:

(Full printable recipe card is available below)

Whip the cream.First, you’ll use an electric mixer to whip your heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

You can do this with a handheld mixer or a stand mixer–whatever you prefer. The cream will be nice and fluffy!

Then, you’ll add the dry instant pistachio pudding mix to the whipped cream.

Use the electric mixer to mix the pudding mix into the cream.

Finish the pistachio mixture.Last, you’ll use a spatula to gently fold the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract into the whipped cream until fully incorporated.

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Add chopped pistachios. Gently fold in the chopped pistachios until evenly dispersed throughout the mixture.

Freeze.Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container.

I absolutely LOVE thisinsulated ice cream storage container–it’s the perfect size and shape for scooping and it’s ideal for bringing your ice cream to a summer BBQ or potluck.

Otherwise, a loaf pan generally works well!

Freeze until firm, at least 6-8 hours. Then, scoop (this is my favorite easy-to-use ice cream scoop)and serve!

Notes and Adaptations for Making this No Churn Ice Cream Recipe:

• If you want a pistachio ice cream without nuts, feel free to leave out the chopped pistachios. You could also add dark chocolate chips if you’d like!
• You can add green food coloring if you want a more pronounced green hue.
• The fat content of heavy cream is what helps provide a delightfully creamy ice cream, so I don’t recommend substitutions for that ingredient.
• In a previous version of this recipe, some readers reported their ice cream having a gummy texture. The recipe has been updated with new instructions for more consistent results.

Be sure to save this recipe to your ice cream board on Pinterest!