Pistachio Pudding Rocket Pops

Submitted by dicentra

"To the moon, Alice!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup cornstarch
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄2 cups shelled pistachios
• green food coloring

directions

1. In a food processor or blender, grind 3/4 cup of the nuts to a paste. (Note: I couldn’t get my pistachios to form a paste without adding a teaspoon or two of water).
2. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
3. Add the milk and pistachios and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat as soon as the mixture thickens. (Note: This took approximately 12 minutes for me on a gas stove).
4. Stir in the butter until melted. Add the vanilla. Let cool in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
5. Add 3 drops green food coloring and mix with a spoon to combine.
6. Pour into the pop molds. Insert the sticks. Freeze for at least 8 hours.
7. Remove from the freezer. Let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before removing the pops from the molds.