Salted Pistachios Ice Cream Crunch

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Salted Pistachios Ice Cream Crunch: bowl of vanilla ice cream scoops generously topped with salted pistachios ice cream…
Salted Pistachios Ice Cream Crunch: a crunchy candy topping for ice cream. Makes 3 cups in about 1 hour.
Prep 15 min
Cook 20 min
Cooling 25 min
Total 1 hr
Servings 24
Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (210.0 g)pistachio pieces
  • ¾ cup (145.0 g)granulated sugar
  • 3.0 tbsp (45.0 ml)water
  • ¼ tsp (2.0 g)fine sea salt

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Instructions

  1. Prepare a parchment-lined metal baking tray and a heatproof spatula; preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Spread the measured pistachio pieces on a baking sheet and toast 8–12 minutes until aromatic. Transfer to a heat-safe bowl.
  3. Heat sugar with water in a heavy pan until dissolved; boil undisturbed to amber, approximately 340–350°F (171–177°C).
  4. Remove syrup from heat and immediately stir in all toasted pieces, salt and any additional listed flavors; coat quickly.
  5. Spread the hot coated pieces thinly on parchment without touching the syrup. Cool completely until hard and crisp.
  6. Break into bite-size crunchy clusters and sprinkle over frozen desserts. Store only when completely cool and dry.

Tips

  • Do not touch molten sugar with bare hands: serious burns can occur.
  • Humidity softens brittle; airtight storage is more effective than refrigeration.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make salted pistachios ice cream crunch?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 25 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 3 cups (24 servings of 2 tablespoons).

How should I store salted pistachios ice cream crunch?

Airtight in a dry place for about 7 days; discard if sticky/off.

Can I make salted pistachios ice cream crunch ahead?

Yes. Airtight in a dry place for about 7 days; discard if sticky/off.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Salted Pistachios Ice Cream Crunch: a crunchy candy topping for ice cream. Makes 3 cups in about 1 hour.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

72 Calories / serving
3.9g Fat
8.5g Carbs
1.8g Protein
6.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~1728 cal · 94g fat · 204g carbs · 43g protein · 161g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

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