No one will believe you when you tell them how easy it is to make these delicious red velvet pistachio ice cream bread bars!
Have you ever had ice cream bread? Have you even heard of ice cream bread? I hadn’t either until browsing Yummly over the summer.
Intrigued, I saved it to my recipe box and moved on.
The recipe stayed there for months and completely slipped my mind…until testing recipes for the 12 Days of Brownies, Blondies, and Bars. Even then, these red velvet pistachio ice cream bread bars were a bit of a Hail Mary.
You see, I had been baking for two weeks straight. My third failed batch of the same recipe was fresh out of the oven, and I was ready to throw in the towel.
But surrender just isn’t in my nature. Instead of trying yet again to fix that other recipe, I took the best part of it and moved on.
What was working was the red velvet Oreo crust I was working with. The perfect balance of Oreos and butter results in a base that is crunchy and sweet. And the cream cheese filling from the red velvet Oreos adds a tang that is just irresistible.
It was the top layer that needed to be completely re-thought.
That’s when ice cream bread popped back in my mind. I don’t know why. I don’t know how. But I knew it needed to be tried. Leftover pistachios from the cranberry curd bars inspired the flavor for the topping.
The results were perfect and delicious. That Hail Mary turned into a touchdown.
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The ice cream bread layer is moist and airy with a light pistachio flavor. Every once in a while, you get a little extra punch of pistachio, which is just heavenly.
That red velvet Oreo crust is the perfect compliment for the pistachio bread. It is solid enough to support the soft bread and adds a bit of sweetness and crunch. Chopped pistachios add even more crunch and festive pops of green.
You need to make these this year. And when your guests ask for the recipe, you can ask them: “Have you ever heard of ice cream bread?”
Red Velvet Pistachio Ice Cream Bread Bars
Red Velvet Pistachio Ice Cream Bread Bars
No one will believe you when you tell them how easy it is to make these delicious red velvet pistachio ice cream bread bars!
Ingredients
Crust Layer:
- 25 red velvet Oreos
- 5 T unsalted butter, melted
Ice Cream Bread Layer:
- 1 pint pistachio ice cream, melted
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/3 cup whole roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Process Oreos in a food processor until no large chunks remain. Add in melted butter and pulse until just combined.
- Press Oreos into a 13 x 9 cake pan, making sure to get the crust as even as possible.
- Bake the crust at 350 F for 8 minutes. Cool completely.
- While the crust is cooling, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl until fluffy.
- Add melted ice cream & mix thoroughly by hand. Spread over the prepared crust. Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top
- Bake at 350 F for 15 - 20 minutes, or until the top just barely springs back when touched in the center.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
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Comedy Plus says
Oh these look fabulous. Fabulous.
Have a terrific day. ☺
Janine Huldie says
What can I say as you had me at pistachios, as they are still one of my favorites. So definitely will need to give these try soon. Thanks Leslie 🙂 #happynowlinkup
Selena, The Rambler says
That is so interesting! Ice Cream Bread. Of course your recipe looks amazingly delicious! =) #HappyNowLinkUp
Lisa says
My mouth is watering, they look delicious #happynowbloglinkup Oh and well done for not giving up, as I would have x
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
What a festive treat! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
Louise - Cooking with kids says
Nope, I’ve never heard of ice cream bread before, but what a great idea!
Jess says
Sounds good!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Teresa says
They look amazing, thank you for sharing the recipe at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!
Teresa says
I’ve never heard of ice cream bread but I’m willing to try anything! I love pistachios and who doesn’t love Oreos so I’m sure this would be fantastic. Thank you for sharing your recipe at Party in Your PJ’s! I pinned and shared.
the cape on the corner says
well this is an intriguing combo!
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Sandra L Garth says
I’ve made ice cream bread twice but neither looked or sounded this good. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story and we hope you will join us again next week.
Cathy lawdanski says
I was so intrigued by the title of this recipe!
I have never heard or ice cream bread before.
This looks so good and like something very different!
Yum!
Sylvia D. says
Leslie, I have not heard of this either. It looks and sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing. Sylvia d.
Carrie says
Nope I have never heard of ice cream bread but the red velvet crust caught my eye. because i love red velvet. Looks delicious.
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
No I hadn’t even heard of ice cream bread but I”m going to try and make it. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe with us at #BloggersPitStop and have a great weekend.
Jann Olson says
I love pistachios and I bet these are delicious! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Leanna says
These look so different and festive. Unfortunately I am violently allergic to food colouring so I cannot have these in my home. I will share them though as this looks like a delish idea.
Amber Harrop says
These look delicious I love pistachio as a flavour
Sheri says
Wow, i’ve never tried Red Velvet and Pistachio. Sounds good! Thanks so much for joining the To Grandma’s House We Go link party!