Description
A creamy and indulgent dessert combining rich cheesecake flavor with aromatic rose and crunchy pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Cup Whole Milk
- ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1½ Teaspoons Rose Water (Adjust to Taste)
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
- ½ Cup Chopped Pistachios
- 2 Tablespoons Edible Dried Rose Petals
- Extra Chopped Pistachios for Garnish (Optional)
- Additional Dried Rose Petals for Garnish (Optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and ensure cream cheese is at room temperature.
- Beat the Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add Cream and Milk: Gradually mix in heavy cream and whole milk.
- Incorporate the Sugars: Add granulated sugar and sweetened condensed milk, mixing until well combined.
- Flavor It Up: Stir in vanilla extract, rose water, and lemon zest, adjusting rose water to taste.
- Fold in Nuts and Roses: Gently fold in chopped pistachios and dried rose petals.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to meld flavors.
- Churn Your Ice Cream: Follow ice cream maker instructions or pour mixture into a freezer-safe container for no-churn method.
- Freeze It: Freeze until firm (4 hours or overnight).
- Serve and Enjoy: Scoop ice cream into bowls and garnish with extra chopped pistachios and rose petals.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is softened for a smooth mixture. Taste and adjust rose water according to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: ice cream, cheesecake, dessert, rose, pistachio, homemade, summer treat