Description
A luxuriously creamy frozen dessert blending tangy cheesecake, floral rose, and pistachio crunch. Silken and aromatic with a delicate saltiness, perfect for adventurous palates.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tbsp rose water
1/2 cup chopped pistachios (unsalted)
1/4 tsp salt (optional, to enhance rose flavor)
Instructions
Mix cream cheese on low speed until smooth
Gradually add heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk
Blend in rose water (start with 1 tbsp, adjust taste)
Chill mixture for 2 hours
Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions
In last 2 minutes of churning, fold in pistachios
Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm (4-6 hours)
Notes
Let base sit at room temperature 15 minutes before churning for optimal structure
Use high-quality rose water to avoid medicinal notes
Add a pinch of sea salt with pistachios for enhanced flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (4 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg