Pistachio Ice Cream

Pistachio Ice Cream

1/2 cup roasted unsalted pistachios, chopped finely into a paste

2 cups milk

1 1/4 cups heavy cream

1 tablespoon + 1tsp cornstarch,  mixed with 2 tablespoons of milk to form a slurry

1 1/2 oz cream cheese , softened

1/2 tsp salt

2/3 cups sugar

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 tsp almond extract

1 drop green food coloring

1. Blend pistachios, cream cheese and salt.

2.  Heat milk, cream, honey and sugar together.  Bring to a boil for 4 minutes.

3. Add cornstarch slurry and bring back to a boil, stirring constantly for 1 more minute.

4.  Add to pistachio mixture.  Add almond extract and food coloring.

5. Chill to infuse flavors and process in ice cream maker.