Description
This Rose Pistachio Cheesecake Ice Cream blends floral elegance with nutty richness and creamy indulgence. With its velvety cheesecake base infused with aromatic rose water and crunchy pistachios throughout, this no-churn dessert feels luxurious and exotic. It’s a perfect summer treat or a show-stopping finale to a festive dinner.
Ingredients
For the Ice Cream Base
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tsp rose water (adjust to taste)
1–2 drops pink food coloring (optional)
For the Mix-Ins
½ cup chopped roasted pistachios (unsalted)
½ cup crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
2 tbsp honey or rose syrup (optional drizzle)
Instructions
Whip the Cream
In a large mixing bowl, whip the cold heavy cream using a hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.Make the Cheesecake Mixture
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and rose water. Beat until fully combined and creamy.Fold the Mixtures Together
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture in batches, maintaining the airy texture. Add pink food coloring if using.Add the Pistachios and Graham Cracker Crumbs
Fold in the chopped pistachios and crushed graham crackers. Reserve a small portion of pistachios for topping.Transfer and Freeze
Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Drizzle honey or rose syrup on top if using, and sprinkle with reserved pistachios. Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.Serve and Enjoy
Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping. Serve in bowls or cones and garnish with extra rose petals or pistachios if desired.
Notes
Adjust rose water carefully; too much can overpower the flavor. Start with 1 tsp and taste before adding more.
For an extra creamy texture, add 1 tbsp of vodka to prevent ice crystals.
Garnish with dried edible rose petals for a beautiful presentation.
Vegan alternative: Use dairy-free cream cheese, coconut cream, and sweetened condensed coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-churn, Freeze
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg