Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream is the benchmark for successful plant-based gelato. In this specialized masterclass, Chef Andrés Lara deconstructs the Italian classic to create a dairy-free version that refuses to compromise on texture or flavor intensity. Mastering this Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream requires a precise blend of fats and solids to mimic the mouthfeel of traditional cream, using a proprietary mixture of coconut and rice milk.
Designed for gelato artisans and pastry chefs, this course solves the textural issues common in vegan frozen desserts. You will learn the systems to produce a Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream that is smooth, scoopable, and rich, avoiding the icy, crystalline structure that often plagues water-based or almond-based alternatives.
The secret to this Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream lies in the fat matrix. We explore how to balance the high fat content of pure pistachio paste with the specific properties of coconut fat and rice milk solids. Chef Andrés teaches you calculation methods to optimize the “Total Solids” percentage, ensuring that your Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream possesses the elasticity and warmth on the palate characteristic of artisan gelato.
We also address flavor release. Unlike dairy, which masks some notes, the plant-based base of this Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream allows the roasted nut profile to shine through, provided the sugar balance is technically calibrated to control the freezing point (PAC).
Achieving the perfect overrun (air incorporation) is critical. This course guides you through the churning process specific to plant-based mixes. You will learn how to handle the machinery to maximize the creaminess of your Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream.
Finally, we cover serving temperatures. Since plant fats behave differently than butterfat, we define the optimal storage parameters to ensure your Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream remains perfectly conditioned for service, delivering a luxurious experience that satisfies even the strictest dairy-free critics.
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