Pistachio Ice Cream

[Squonk]

I like this version much better after a 10 day steep. CAPs VBIC needs a long steep to really get that melted ice cream thing going on and the FA Pistachio to really mellow into it.(Added above it the OP)
Pistachio(FA) .5%
VBIC(CAP) 5%
Sweet Cream(CAP) 1%
Marzipan(FA) .5%
Vanilla Classic(FA) .5%

Note to self: **Order the pistachio...you...idiot...** ...

I'll bet it would be good if you replaced Pistachio with FA Hazelnut @ .5%

 

[Teresa P]

I'll bet it would be good if you replaced Pistachio with FA Hazelnut @ .5%

But then it wouldn't be pistachio ice cream.

 

[Squonk]

But then it wouldn't be pistachio ice cream.

I know, I'm just trying to make you feel better.

 

[Teresa P]

Turn my hazelnut into pistachio, oh Mix Wizard, and I will be giddy....

 

[Squonk]

Turn my hazelnut into pistachio, oh Mix Wizard, and I will be giddy....

Working on it.

 

[Teresa P]

Working on it.

I need one of those "machines," I'll never be one flavor short again.....lol!

 

[Tcar]

Did up your original mix back on Valentines day. Really quite nice after a good steep. Thank you. Will have to get some CAP VBIC for this & other things soon.

 

[Squonk]

Did up your original mix back on Valentines day. Really quite nice after a good steep. Thank you. Will have to get some CAP VBIC for this & other things soon.

Thank you. I left it as posted.

 

[StanleySpadowski]

I'm gonna have to try this again with CAP VBIC cause it wasn't too good with FW version. Pistachio was too strong but since CAP is a stronger cream I'm assuming that will mute it down some.

 

[Squonk]

I'm gonna have to try this again with CAP VBIC cause it wasn't too good with FW version. Pistachio was too strong but since CAP is a stronger cream I'm assuming that will mute it down some.

Remember to shake daily and give it 8-10 days to steep. Don't go over .5% Pistachio. Pistachio IS a strong one and if you still find it too strong after using CAPs VBIC, stay between .25 and the low side of .5%.
I never tried FW VBIC, but from what I understand, it needs to be used at higher %'s. Maybe somebody can chime in and give some insight.

 

[KGuardian]

Pistachio(FA) .5%

Does anyone know how TFA Pistachio compares to FA's? I have FA on my BCV wish list so I can try this recipe exact, but I do have TFA's version which is pretty darn good. It has a creamy texture to it. Sort of reminds me of a pistachio pudding. Is FA's like this?

 

[Heabob]

Does anyone know how TFA Pistachio compares to FA's? I have FA on my BCV wish list so I can try this recipe exact, but I do have TFA's version which is pretty darn good. It has a creamy texture to it. Sort of reminds me of a pistachio pudding. Is FA's like this?

Just got some TFA recently and wondering what it's like as I haven't tried it yet.
What did you make with it, if I may be so bold?

 

[submoa]

I tried CAP VBIC in Gambit clone recipe and it has strong chemical taste at 5%.

 

[Heabob]

I tried CAP VBIC in Gambit clone recipe and it has strong chemical taste at 5%.

Many CAP flavors need a longer steep time, did you steep at all?
Possibly other flavors causing this too.

 

[submoa]

Many CAP flavors need a longer steep time, did you steep at all?
Possibly other flavors causing this too.

Steeped 5 days. I will try again in 10 days. VBIC (CAP) and Pie crust (TFA) were two new flavor I tried in this recipe. But pie crust was low at 2%.
Ill revisit it again in one week.

I will try it in this recipe also. But some people says not to go over 4% with CBIC (CAP).

 

[Squonk]

Steeped 5 days. I will try again in 10 days. VBIC (CAP) and Pie crust (TFA) were two new flavor I tried in this recipe. But pie crust was low at 2%.
Ill revisit it again in one week.

I will try it in this recipe also. But some people says not to go over 4% with CBIC (CAP).

CAPs VBIC definitely needs a good 8-10 day steep. Lower it to 4% if you feel that's right for your taste. Recipes are only
guides.

 

[KGuardian]

Just got some TFA recently and wondering what it's like as I haven't tried it yet.
What did you make with it, if I may be so bold?

I mixed it as a single flavor at 9% and it was good. After about a week it started getting creamy. I read on another forum 8-10% so I chose the middle ground. I haven't tried mixing it with anything else yet.

 

[submoa]

CAPs VBIC definitely needs a good 8-10 day steep. Lower it to 4% if you feel that's right for your taste. Recipes are only
guides.

You are right. Will give it a try as it is in the recipe and also 4%. Thanks!

 

[Linger]

I don't have FA pistachio but I do have TFA pistachio. How close are they in both taste and percentages?

 

[Squonk]

I don't have FA pistachio but I do have TFA pistachio. How close are they in both taste and percentages?

I never tried TFA pistachio, but my experience with TFA, I would try 1-2% and add more if needed. Hopefully someone will chime in.

 

[Heabob]

I never tried TFA pistachio, but my experience with TFA, I would try 1-2% and add more if needed. Hopefully someone will chime in.

Recipe over at Waynes (DIYorDIE) I think was using 2%.
I think he said it gets a bit stronger with some steeping.
http://diyordievaping.com/2016/03/04/the-new-pistachio-ry4u-recipe/

 

[Teresa P]

Recipe over at Waynes (DIYorDIE) I think was using 2%.
I think he said it gets a bit stronger with some steeping.
http://diyordievaping.com/2016/03/04/the-new-pistachio-ry4u-recipe/

What percentage of pistachio with FA? Would 1% be a bit much?

 

[Squonk]

What percentage of pistachio with FA? Would 1% be a bit much?

It's a strong one. I always use .5%.

 

[Heabob]

It's a strong one. I always use .5%.

Same here, as I've only used it at .5% so far.

 

[JuicyJade]

Ohhhh how I LOVE me some pistachio I'm going to mix this up right now! Thank you!

 

[Squonk]

Ohhhh how I LOVE me some pistachio I'm going to mix this up right now! Thank you!

You welcome me lady.

 

[chief63]

Made a sample last week and its good. Pistachio is pretty potent and tasty. I've tried Marzipan a few times now and think its just a little too bitter for me. Maybe regular Almond. Going to make another batch with a hint of Coconut mentioned above. Thanks for the recipe.

 

[JuicyJade]

I thought the pistachio came on strong as well, so I'm going to make another batch using some coconut and vanilla bourbon as suggested above Great recipe though thanks @Squonk ! Question.. Would I be able to add those 2 flavors in the same mixed batch?

 

[Squonk]

I thought the pistachio came on strong as well, so I'm going to make another batch using some coconut and vanilla bourbon as suggested above Great recipe though thanks @Squonk ! Question.. Would I be able to add those 2 flavors in the same mixed batch?

I would suggest letting it steep at least 10 days. You can add extra flavors in low amounts, it will just lower your Nic a tad and increase your pg a little. Or lower the pistachio if you make another batch.

 

[JuicyJade]

I would suggest letting it steep at least 10 days. You can add extra flavors in low amounts, it will just lower your Nic a tad and increase your pg a little. Or lower the pistachio if you make another batch.

I steeped it in the UC for 2 hrs. But in all honesty, I may have gone over on most of the flavors and base lol.. it was one of my first mixes I'm going for a do-over lol

 

[sampleit]

well tried this after ten days was really good but needed to be a little sweeter for me, i then separated my initial 50ml i mixed and tweaked i added 0.5 fa almond (more prominent in real pistachio ice cream) 0.5 fa caramel and few drops of sucralose. i then forgot about it and 3 weeks later...boom!!! i got custard notes without the egg when i initially tasted this so now thinking this may improve even more with a good month steep like cap van custard, which i tend to need 8 weeks for my tastes.
thank for this squonk, your mango cookie is still in my rotation!!!!

 

[Squonk]

well tried this after ten days was really good but needed to be a little sweeter for me, i then separated my initial 50ml i mixed and tweaked i added 0.5 fa almond (more prominent in real pistachio ice cream) 0.5 fa caramel and few drops of sucralose. i then forgot about it and 3 weeks later...boom!!! i got custard notes without the egg when i initially tasted this so now thinking this may improve even more with a good month steep like cap van custard, which i tend to need 8 weeks for my tastes.
thank for this squonk, your mango cookie is still in my rotation!!!!

I like the idea of a tad of FA Almond. And it's most definitely a steeper, especially if using CAPs VBIC. I think I'll mix up some Mango Cookie this weekend. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[gettygas2]

Between you and Hic I went and ordered pistachio I spent to much My wife going to kill me lol
good thing she loves pistachio ice cream
TIA