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Prep Time: 20 minutes
| Cook Time: 10 minutes
| Total Time: 6+ hours
| Servings: 8
Here’s a Weight Watchers-friendly version of Pistachio Gelato, along with SmartPoints information:
Weight Watchers Pistachio Gelato: A Creamy Dream 🍦🌰
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or a sugar substitute)
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1 cup reduced-fat cream (or use a plant-based alternative)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Extra chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prep the Pistachios: In a food processor, finely grind the pistachios with 1/4 cup of sugar (or sugar substitute) until it forms a coarse paste.
- Heat the Milk & Cream: In a saucepan, combine the skim milk and reduced-fat cream. Heat over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- Whisk the Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, remaining 1/2 cup sugar (or sugar substitute), and a pinch of salt until the mixture is pale and thick.
- Temper the Eggs: Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.
- Cook the Mixture: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil.
- Add Pistachio Paste: Remove from heat and stir in the pistachio paste and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Chill: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps. Let it cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Churn the Gelato: Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze: Transfer the gelato to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Serve & Enjoy: Scoop the gelato into bowls and garnish with extra chopped pistachios if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the nutty, creamy goodness.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 6+ hours | Servings: 8
Nutritional Information (per serving, approximately 1/2 cup):
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 22g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 20g
- Protein: 4g
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 7 points per 1/2 cup serving
Notes:
- Using skim milk and reduced-fat cream helps reduce the SmartPoints.
- You can adjust the sugar or use a sugar substitute to lower the SmartPoints further.
- If you use a plant-based cream alternative, the points value may change; check the specific product’s nutrition information.
Enjoy your creamy, nutty Pistachio Gelato while staying on track with your Weight Watchers goals!