Weight Watchers Pistachio Gelato Recipe

Weight Watchers Pistachio Gelato Ingredients:

Servings: 8

1 cup shelled pistachios
3/4 cup granulated sugar (or a sugar substitute)
2 cups skim milk
1 cup reduced-fat cream (or use a plant-based alternative)
4 large egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Extra chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)

Weight Watchers Pistachio Gelato Directions:

In a food processor, finely grind the pistachios with 1/4 cup of sugar (or sugar substitute) until it forms a coarse paste.
In a saucepan, combine the skim milk and reduced-fat cream. Heat over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, remaining 1/2 cup sugar (or sugar substitute), and a pinch of salt until the mixture is pale and thick.
Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil.
Remove from heat and stir in the pistachio paste and vanilla extract until well combined.

Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps. Let it cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

Transfer the gelato to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Scoop the gelato into bowls and garnish with extra chopped pistachios if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the nutty, creamy goodness.

Notes:
Using skim milk and reduced-fat cream helps reduce the SmartPoints.
You can adjust the sugar or use a sugar substitute to lower the SmartPoints further.
If you use a plant-based cream alternative, the points value may change; check the specific product’s nutrition information.

WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs:
Due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values.

Nutrition Info:
Per serving, approximately 1/2 cup:
Calories: 200 kcal
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 95mg
Sodium: 50mg
Total Carbohydrates: 22g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 20g
Protein: 4g
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 7 points per 1/2 cup serving

I await your comments! Enjoy!