Pistachio Pudding Ice Cream

• chopped pistachio nut (the skinless, unsalted kind) (optional)1⁄2 cup
• whole milk↗2 cups
• (3 1/2 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put pudding mix in a small bowl, whisk in 2 cups of cold milk.

2. 2

   Pre chill your ice cream machine for about 5 min (if pre chilling is required by manufacture).

3. 3

   Pour pudding mixture into machine and follow manufacturers directions.

4. 4

   If using the nuts, add them to the mixture when it is about half done, and finish processing; OR, follow the manufacturers directions for adding chopped candy bars to ice cream, and add the chopped nuts following those directions.

5. 5

   Store any leftover ice cream in the freezer in a tightly covered container.

6. 6

   Press a piece of plastic wrap into the surface of the ice cream before covering the container, to prevent ice crystals from forming.