Pistachio Ice Cream

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   Bring the milk to a simmer in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat.

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   Beat the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until thick and pale.

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   Whisk in the hot milk and then return to the saucepan.

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   Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.

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   (An instant-read thermometer will read 185F/85C.)

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   Do not boil.

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   Strain through a wire sieve back into the bowl and stir in the extract and a few drops green food coloring, if using.

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   Add the pistachios and let cool.

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   Lightly whip the cream and fold into pistachio custard.

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    To freeze the ice cream by hand, pour the mixture into a freezer-proof container and freeze for at least 3-4 hours, until icy.

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    Whisk well.

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    Freeze for 2 hours more and whisk again.

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    Cover and freeze until ready to use.

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    To freeze ice cream in an ice cream machine, pour the mixture into the freezing compartment and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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    Transfer to a freezer proof-container, cover, and freeze until ready to use.

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    Scoop the ice cream into dessert glasses, sprinkle with chopped pistachios, and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.