Ninja Creami Pistachio Ice Cream No Artificial Dyes

Ninja Creami pistachio ice cream made with real pistachios and absolutely no artificial dyes is about to become your family’s new favorite frozen treat. I have always loved pistachio ice cream, but the store-bought versions are filled with artificial colors and fake flavors that my family just does not need.

When I started making this at home with my Ninja Creami, I was amazed at how much richer and more natural the flavor was. This easy homemade pistachio ice cream uses just a handful of simple ingredients you can feel good about, and the results are so much dreamier than anything you will find at the grocery store.

If you have been looking for a pistachio ice cream recipe you can feel good about serving your family, this is it. The flavor is deeply nutty and naturally sweet, and the creamy texture the Ninja Creami machine creates is absolutely perfect every single time.

Creating the perfect ice cream at home has never been easier.  With this Ninja Creami Pistachio Ice Cream recipe, you’ll discover the creamy perfection that comes from using simple ingredients for the classic flavors of pistachios.  

To begin with, the Ninja Creami ice cream maker is your key to transforming your favorite ice cream ingredients as a result of using the Ninja Creami machine, you will make the most delightful, smooth dessert that captures the essence of classic pistachio flavor. 

Why You Will Love This Easy Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe:

• Real pistachios give this ice cream a naturally rich, nutty flavor the whole family will love
• No artificial dyes or fake green color — just the natural color of real pistachios
• Simple ingredients that come together in just minutes before the freezer does all the work
• Easy to make sugar free by swapping in monk fruit sweetener
• Naturally gluten free and a perfect homemade treat for any time of year
• The Ninja Creami ice cream machine does all the hard work, ensuring that the texture is just right, and the flavors are well-balanced.
• In just a few steps, you can create a homemade pistachio ice cream that not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also impresses with its simplicity and taste.

Ingredients For Easy Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream:

• 1 tablespoon softened cream cheese
• 1/3 cup sugar or monk fruit sweetener
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/3 cup finely chopped raw pistachios
• 3/4 cup half and half
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk (added to the max fill line)
• A few raw pistachios for serving on top

The ice cream is a little melty in the image. Excuse the creaminess

Susan’s Tips for the best ninja creami pistachio ice cream

• Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing. Cold cream cheese will not blend smoothly and will leave lumps in the base.
• Chop the pistachios finely but stop before they turn to paste or powder. You want a rough chop with a little texture so you get real pistachio pieces throughout every bite.
• Let the pint temper on the counter for 10 to 15 minutes before spinning. This step makes all the difference between a crumbly result and a perfectly creamy one.

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Equipment Needed

• Ninja Creami machine
• Ninja Creami pint container with storage lid (you always need more)
• Food processor or coffee grinder
• Medium bowl or large measuring cup
• Whisk or spoon

How to Make Ninja Creami Pistachio Ice Cream:

1. Soften the cream cheese. Microwave 1 tablespoon for 15 seconds. Pro tip: Fully softened cream cheese prevents lumps.
2. Mix the base. Combine cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
3. Add the almond extract. Stir in 1 teaspoon and mix well.
4. Add the half and half. Pour in 3/4 cup and stir until creamy.
5. Chop the pistachios. Pulse until finely chopped with texture. Pro tip: Do not over-process into paste.
6. Fill the pint container. Add base, pistachios, then milk to the max fill line.
7. Freeze for 24 hours. Place the lid on and freeze for at least 24 hours.
8. Temper before spinning. Let it sit on the counter for 10 to 15 minutes. Pro tip: Do not skip this step.
9. Process in the Ninja Creami. Lock in and process on the ice cream function.
10. Re-spin if needed. If crumbly, use the Re-Spin function.

Variation of Ninja Creami Pistachio Ice Cream: 

• Sugar free: Swap sugar for monk fruit sweetener in equal amounts.
• Dairy-free: Use full fat coconut milk instead of half and half.
• Extra rich: Replace half and half with heavy cream.
• Naturally green color: Stir in 1 tablespoon pistachio pudding mix.
• Food coloring option: A few drops of green food coloring if you prefer.
• Gelato setting: Process on Gelato instead of Ice Cream for a thicker, denser texture. new
• High protein: Add one scoop of vanilla protein powder before freezing. new

Making This Recipe in the Ninja Creami Deluxe?

If you have the Ninja Creami Deluxe, your pint container holds 24 oz instead of the standard 16 oz, so you will need to scale the ingredients up by 1.5 to fill it properly. Here are the exact amounts for this pistachio ice cream recipe:

Ingredient	Original (16 oz pint)	Ninja Creami Deluxe (24 oz pint)
Cream cheese	1 tablespoon	1 1/2 tablespoons
Sugar or monk fruit sweetener	1/3 cup	1/2 cup
Almond extract	1 teaspoon	1 1/2 teaspoons
Raw pistachios, finely chopped	1/3 cup	1/2 cup
Half and half	3/4 cup	1 cup + 2 tablespoons
Milk	Fill to original max fill line	Fill to Deluxe max fill line

Make sure to always fill the milk to the Deluxe max fill line and not the original fill line. The fill line is in a different position on the larger Deluxe container, and overfilling can affect how the machine processes the ice cream.

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