Description
Persian Cheesecake Rose Pistachio Ice Cream melts right into your summer dessert dreams with creamy, delicate flavors that dance between classic cheesecake and cool, refreshing ice cream. Fresh pistachios and delicate rose water create a dreamy Persian-inspired treat that brings sophisticated comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz / 396g) sweetened condensed milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup (65g) chopped pistachios, unsalted
- ½ cup (75g) crushed graham crackers
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (a few drops)
Instructions
- Grab a mixing bowl and beat 8 oz (226g) softened cream cheese until completely smooth and creamy at room temperature.
- Pour in 1 can (14 oz / 396g) sweetened condensed milk, 1 tbsp rose water, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture becomes uniform and silky.
- Take a chilled metal bowl and pour 2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream into it. Whip vigorously until stiff peaks form and the cream stands tall and firm.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, adding it in three gentle batches to maintain the fluffy texture.
- Sprinkle ½ cup (65g) chopped unsalted pistachios and ½ cup (75g) crushed graham crackers into the mixture. Add a few drops of pink food coloring if desired.
- Transfer the entire mixture into a 9×5 inch loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer.
- Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Place in the freezer at 0°F (-18°C) for 6-8 hours or overnight until the ice cream sets completely.
- Remove from freezer and let sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before scooping to soften slightly.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional chopped pistachios or delicate rose petals if you prefer.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth blending without lumps.
- Whip cream in a chilled metal bowl to achieve the most stable and fluffy texture.
- Toast pistachios lightly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with cashew cream and use coconut whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 434 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg