Pistachio Pudding Rocket Pops

• 1 cup sugar
• 34 cup cornstarch
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 12 cups shelled pistachios
• green food coloring

1. In a food processor or blender, grind 3/4 cup of the nuts to a paste.
2. (Note: I couldnt get my pistachios to form a paste without adding a teaspoon or two of water).
3. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
4. Add the milk and pistachios and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Remove from the heat as soon as the mixture thickens.
6. (Note: This took approximately 12 minutes for me on a gas stove).
7. Stir in the butter until melted.
8. Add the vanilla.
9. Let cool in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
10. Add 3 drops green food coloring and mix with a spoon to combine.
11. Pour into the pop molds.
12. Insert the sticks.
13. Freeze for at least 8 hours.
14. Remove from the freezer.
15. Let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before removing the pops from the molds.

sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, unsalted butter, vanilla, pistachios, green food coloring

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pistachio-pudding-rocket-pops-379395 (may not work)