Pistachio Mint Frozen Yogurt is easy to make and wonderfully refreshing. Bright mint and crunchy pistachios combine with creamy yogurt to create a light, cool dessert that’s perfect for warm days or as a palate cleanser after a spicy meal.
Shelling and blanching pistachios takes a bit of time if you start with in-shell nuts, but the effort is worth it for the fresh, natural flavor and pretty green color they add. If you prefer, use pre-shelled and skinned pistachios to save time. The recipe is forgiving and simple, and the results are elegant enough for guests yet straightforward for a family dessert.
Mint: A Wonderful, Prolific Herb
Mint is wonderfully aromatic but can spread aggressively in the garden. Keeping mint in a large pot or container helps you enjoy plenty of leaves without letting the plant take over other beds.
Growing and Choosing Mint
Containers let you grow several varieties without losing control of your garden. Common options include peppermint, apple mint, pineapple mint, banana mint, and even chocolate mint. For this frozen yogurt, regular peppermint works beautifully for its clean, cooling flavor.
Do I Need an Ice Cream Machine?
An ice cream maker speeds things up and delivers a smooth, soft-serve texture in about 30 minutes. It also makes it easy to enjoy freshly churned frozen yogurt without worrying about melting during the trip home from the store. If you don’t have a machine, you can still make this recipe by freezing the mixture in a bowl and stirring every 30 minutes until it firms—expect a bit more hands-on time.
The finished frozen yogurt has a subtle minty freshness, a pleasant nuttiness from the pistachios, and a lovely pastel green hue. It’s not overly sweet, making it a cool, balanced treat for warmer weather or after heavier meals.
If you enjoy this pistachio mint frozen yogurt, try other refreshing homemade frozen treats for variety.
- Cherry Amaretto Ice Cream
- Strawberry Popsicles (No Sugar)
- Mango Coconut Ice Cream
- Apricot Mascarpone Ice Cream
- Black Currant Ice Cream
- Blueberry Popsicles
Recipe
Pistachio Mint Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients
- 2 cups Plain full-fat yogurt
- ¼ cup Mint leaves roughly chopped
- ¼ cup Sugar
- ⅓ cup Shelled and skinned pistachio nuts chopped
Instructions
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Place the mint leaves, 1 cup of the yogurt, and the sugar in a blender.
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Blend until the mint is fully pureed and the sugar has dissolved.
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In a bowl, stir the mint-yogurt mixture together with the remaining cup of yogurt and the chopped pistachios.
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If using an ice cream maker, churn the mixture according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 30 minutes) until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. If you don’t have a machine, transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe bowl and freeze for about 4 hours, stirring vigorously every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals.
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Serve immediately for a soft texture, or freeze for an additional 30 minutes for a firmer scoop. Store in the freezer for up to 2–3 months.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 21g
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Protein: 6g
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