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pistachio cream recipe

Pistachio Cream Recipe

5 from 1 vote
This easy pistachio cream recipe is smooth, rich, and tastes like it came straight from an Italian pastry shop. Perfect as a spread, filling, or spooned straight from the jar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 tablespoons
Course: Dessert, Healthy Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shelled pistachios unsalted works best
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil optional
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla optional
  • white chocolate chips optional, for a sweeter variation
  • honey optional, as substitute for sugar
  • coconut oil optional, for a different texture
  • rose water optional, for floral flavor notes
  • chopped pistachios optional, to stir in at the end for added texture

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor To blend pistachios into a smooth cream
  • 1 Rubber spatula To scrape the sides and fold ingredients
  • 1 Measuring spoons For precise ingredient additions
  • 1 Glass jar For storing the pistachio cream

Method
 

  1. Remove any leftover shells. If using salted pistachios, rinse and dry them first. Let the nuts come to room temperature for easier blending.
    prep your pistachios for pistachio cream recipe
  2. Place pistachios in a food processor and blend for 2–3 minutes until it resembles coarse meal. Scrape down sides and keep blending until a thick paste forms.
    blend the base for pistachio cream recipe
  3. Add powdered sugar and salt. Slowly drizzle in cream while blending. Add oil if the mixture is too thick. Continue blending until smooth.
    add the good stuff to pistachio cream recipe
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness. The cream should be pale green and spreadable. Add more cream one tablespoon at a time if needed.
    final touch for pistachio cream recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 30IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

This pistachio cream is unbelievably creamy and deeply nutty with just the right touch of sweetness. Let it cool slightly before storing , the flavors settle beautifully overnight in the fridge.

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