The texture of our Mediterranean Rose Pistachio Cheesecake Ice Cream is rich, creamy, and cool. We prepare this ice cream with Greek yogurt, heavy cream, honey, olive oil, rose water, cream cheese, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, and crunchy pistachios. This ice cream has approximately 285 calories and 22 g of net carbs. Before freezing, we prepare this no-churn ice cream in roughly twenty minutes. This Mediterranean Rose Pistachio Cheesecake Ice Cream is ideal for summer gatherings, holidays, dinner parties, special occasions, family desserts, cozy evenings, and Mediterranean-inspired meals. You can prepare this dessert earlier because we freeze it for almost 3 weeks. You can serve this ice cream with Fresh Strawberries, Fresh Figs, Pomegranate Seeds, Lemon Zest, Fresh Mint, or extra Chopped Pistachios.
STATS:
- Course: Dessert
- No. of Calories: 285 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Portion size: ½ cup
- Cooking mode: No-cook, frozen
- Total servings: 8
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 6 hours 20 minutes
TOOLS:
- Bowl
- Electric mixer
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Loaf pan
- Parchment paper
- Freezer-safe container
- Ice cream scoop
INGREDIENTS:
CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM BASE:
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- One cup Greek yogurt
- Heavy cream, one cup
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tsp rose water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- â…› tsp sea salt
PISTACHIO & CRUST MIXTURE:
- ¾ cup pistachios
- ½ cup biscuits
TOPPING:
- 2 tbsp edible rose petals
- ¼ cup pistachios
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
CREAM CHEESE:
- We use cream cheese to create a rich cheesecake flavor and smooth texture. Mascarpone can also be used.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt adds creaminess and a pleasant tang to the ice cream. Strained yogurt or labneh can be used instead.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream provides a rich and creamy frozen texture.
HONEY:
- Honey naturally sweetens the ice cream and complements the pistachio and rose flavors. Maple syrup could be utilized.
PISTACHIOS:
- We use pistachios for a rich Mediterranean flavor and crunchy texture. Almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts can be substituted.
ROSE WATER:
- Rose water provides the delicate floral flavor of the dessert. Orange blossom water can be used instead.
BISCUITS:
- Crushed biscuits create a cheesecake-crust texture throughout the ice cream. Almond biscuits or oat biscuits can be used.
LEMON:
- Lemon juice and zest brighten the creamy mixture and balance its sweetness. Orange zest can also be used.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Whip the softened cream cheese till smooth.
- Include the salt, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, vanilla, and rose water.
- Whisk all the elements till creamy and smooth.
- Beat the heavy cream separately yill soft-medium peaks are prepared.
- Carefully mix the whipped cream into the mixture of cream cheese.
- We fold in the crushed biscuits and half a cup of chopped pistachios.
- Put the mixture to a lined freezer-safe container.
- Garnish with the dried rose petals and leftover pistachios.
- Tightly cover and freeze for almost six hours.
- Leave the ice cream to sit at a neutral temperature for only ten minutes & then scoop out.
- Serve with lemon zest, extra pistachios, or rose petals.
TIPS:
- We utilize high-fat Greek yogurt and cream cheese to get a creamy texture.
- Avoid including a lot of rose water, as its flavor will be strong.
- We utilize unsalted pistachios for perfect flavor control.
- Gently toast the pistachios to get a deeper nutty flavor.
- We freeze the ice cream in an airtight box to avoid freezer burn.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRESH & FRUITY:
- Fresh Strawberries
- Fresh Figs
- Pomegranate Seeds
- Raspberries
- Orange Slices
MEDITERRANEAN PAIRINGS:
- Fresh Mint
- Greek Yogurt
- Pistachio Biscotti
- Honey
- Orange-Almond Salad
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Do not refrigerate this ice cream, as it will melt & lose its frozen texture.
FREEZER:
- Store this ice cream in a tightly closed box for almost 2 to 3 weeks.
FAQs:
Could we utilize orange blossom water?
- Yes, you can alternate the rose water with orange blossom water to get a fresh floral flavor.
May we utilize salted pistachios?
- Yes, you can use salted pistachios, although decrease or skip the included sea salt.
Will we decrease the sweetness?
- Yes, you can decrease the honey according to your preferred sweetness.
Could we utilize mascarpone as a different choice for cream cheese?
- Yes, you can use mascarpone, as it works nicely and delivers an creamy and extra-rich texture.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Proteins: 6 g
Caloric Content: 285 kcal
Net carbs: 22 g
Sodium: 145 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 18 g
Fats: 20 g
Portion Size: 1/8 of recipe
Total carbs: 24 g