Midwest Husbands

Pistachio Ice Cream

with our Ninja CREAMi

Prep time

24 hours

Cook time

0 mins

Total time

24 hours

Prep time

24 hours

Cook time

0 mins

Total time

24 hours

Jan 10, 2026

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Best 5-ingredient ice cream recipe

If you’re looking for a treat that’s as effortless as it is indulgent, this Pistachio Ice Cream is about to become your new freezer staple. Using our Ninja CREAMi, we’ve developed a recipe that delivers a velvety texture without the hassle of traditional churning.

By combining simple pantry staples like pistachio pudding mix with a creamy base of milk and whipped cream, you get a rich, nutty flavor that tastes like it came straight from a scoop shop. We also love adding mini semi-sweet chocolate chips during the MIX-IN cycle for a bit of crunch that perfectly complements the smooth pistachio base.

Whether you enjoy it in a cone or straight out of the pint, this recipe proves that you don't need a lot of time to create a dessert that feels special.

You will need

1-1/2 c milk
1-1/3 c whipped cream
1 t vanilla extract
1 packet pistachio pudding mix
2 T mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Pour milk, whipped cream, vanilla and pudding mix into a large bowl. Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, whisk ingredients for 2 minutes on medium power.
Transfer mixture to the pint container, top with the lid, and freeze.
After a minimum of 24 hours in the freezer, remove the lid, and put it in the CREAMi.
Set on the ICE CREAM spin. Upon completion, remove container, and pour in chocolate chips. Put the container back in the CREAMi. Spin on the MIX-IN cycle.
Remove container, serve in cones or cups, or spoon it right out of the pint!
Enjoy!