This recipe for naturally green pistachio ice cream is from the Victorian era. It was published in Mrs. Putnams Receipt Book in 1849. The naturally green pistachio ice cream is made without artificial food coloring.
The Victorian pistachio ice cream is so delicious, sweet and creamy, and tastes of pistachios and oranges. And the ice cream is easy and fast to make, if you use a blender to grind the pistachios instead of a mortar. 😉
Victorian Green Pistachio Ice Cream
Ingredients:
- 6 oz (170g) pistachio nuts
- 12 oz (340g) sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp orange-flower water
- 2 pt (950ml) milk or cream – I used soy milk
- 2 tbsp fresh spinach juice
Pound the pistachios in a mortar or use a blender. ‘Mix all together [except 1/2 pint (240ml) milk and the spinach juice], and put it into a saucepan to thicken, stirring all the time; strain it into a bowl.’ (Mrs. Putnams Receipt Book, 1849)
Wash and dry the fresh spinach. Pound the spinach leaves in a mortar. Then strain them through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
‘Mix together two table-spoonsful of spinach greening, and half a pint of milk; stir this into the rest until well mixed; then freeze it like other cream.’ (Mrs. Putnams Receipt Book, 1849)
Once the pistachio custard is cool, pour it into an ice cream maker to freeze.
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Love the sound of this – I’m still researching my natural food colourings and this is another great one to refer to.
Thanks Mandy! I’m glad it’s helpful! 🙂
wow that’s a brilliant green just from spinach and pistachios – and it looks delicious!
Thank you!
Doesn’t sound easy to me, but looks delicious! I wish I had an ice cream maker. Home made ice cream is the best. I love that this has nothing artificial and how fun to enjoy such an old recipe just the way people did back then. Thanks for joining the What to Read Wednesday hop!
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Oh yum! I love pistachios. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann
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I love pistachio ice cream! I would never have thought of adding spinach but it’s a great way to add an extra boost of nutrients too! Thanks for linking to #DreamTeam x
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We just pulled out our ice cream maker, so I’m excited to use it! I’ve never tried pistachio ice cream, but this recipe sounds great! We will have to try it.
Thanks Heather! Let me know how you like it!
This actually looks and sounds delicious – especially with the orange flower water added. #BloggerClubUK
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Sounds delicious, and the photos are lovely!
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Hi Lina, this ice cream sounds good. The addition of spinach juice for the colour is a clever idea. Pinning for future reference.
Thank you for linking up with the #MMBC.
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What a pretty color! I enjoyed looking at the photos and will keep this recipe in mind! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Jenny!
I enjoyed the cookies you made with pistachios and this ice cream looks so good too! Thanks for sharing with Fiesta Friday – don’t forget to link.
Thanks, Judith! There is a link back on my link party page!
Lina this looks so healthy. I am trying to wrap my mind around using spinach for ice cream. But I am certain that the Victorians knew better.
Thanks Mary! It doesn’t taste of spinach! 😉
Lovely dessert! Tucking this away to try later. Thanks so much for sharing with Party in Your PJs.
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Your Victorian Green Pistachio Ice Cream looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Thank you so much, Helen! 😀
I love pistachio anything! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
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Thanks so much for linking up your post with us at What to Read Wednesday. It’s always fun to get new ideas! I hope we will see more from you next time. 🙂
Thanks, Anne!
This is a refreshing recipe, without artificial or packeted ingredients. I am sure it is delicious.
Kathleen
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Yes, it’s delicious! 🙂 Thanks, Kathleen!
Pistachio ice cream is DELICIOUS! #bigpinklink
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Oh wow this looks and sounds amazing! A must try! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x
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Ooh this sounds utterly delicious, I love pistachio ice-cream but had never considered the possibility of making it myself! Thanks for linking your post up to the #bigpinklink this week.
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I love the sound of this, it will be perfect to enjoy in the warmer weather – very refreshing! Sim x #MMBH
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I love the natural color from the pistachio and spinach. This sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!
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I absolutely love pistachio, this is right up my street! #bigpinklink
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This is my favourite flavour of ice cream so I’m definitely pinning – i love spinach too 😀 #bigpinklink
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Oh, that looks amazing! My mouth is watering!
Thanks so much for linking up with me On the Edge!
Shelbee
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Your awesome post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. I just pinned it to our Featured board and enjoy your new Red Plate! Thanks so much for sharing with us and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Thanks so much for featuring me, Helen! 🙂
This looks so very delicious! I’m drooling. Thank you! #dreamteam xoxo
Lol! 😀 Thanks, Lisa!
I LOVE this post… my favourite one from last weeks link up!
Thank you so much for linking up to #Fakeituntilyoumakeit.
I’d love to see you again next time and hope you pop over and share your work on Sunday night (GMT)
Have a fab week!
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Thanks, Samantha! 🙂