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Yes, you can absolutely buy Cream of Pistachio at the store, but there is nothing like it when it’s a recipe made from scratch. When you are the one making the recipe, you can control the sweetness and saltiness of the cream to what you like. It’s also quick, incredibly easy to make and it doesn’t take many ingredients!


How To Prepare

Collect your Pistachio Cream Recipe ingredients.

Pistachio Cream recipe ingredients.

Nuts in a food processor ready to be blended.
Add the pistachios to a food processor
Nuts lightly blended in a food processor ready for the next step of oil being drizzled in.
Blend until pretty smooth. Drizzle in oil while processing.
pistachios with oil and sugar blended together in a food processor.
Add the sugar, starting with ¼ cup. Taste and adjust for sweetness to your liking. Add salt.
Creamy, vibrant pistachio cream being poured in a container to be stored for later.
Process until smooth. Store in an airtight container.

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🔥Chef Nadia’s Tip🔥

Blend the Pistachio Cream for longer than you would think at the end, making sure to stop every once in awhile to scrape the sides so you don’t over-blend trying to get the parts that are clinging to the food processor.


Variations

  • Vanilla Variation: Add ½ tsp of vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for a yummy vanilla pop.
  • Cardamom Variation: Take ½ tsp of cardamom and add it in the mix. This will add a warm subtle spice.
  • Espresso Variation: Mix in ½ tsp of instant espresso. This is especially great if you are planning on using this in your morning lattes!

Pistachio Cream: Questions Answered

Should pistachio cream be refrigerated?

You can leave it on the counter for a week on in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

What do you use pistachio cream for?

This pistachio cream recipe goes great on so many things! It’s primarily used in Italian desserts like cannolis, chocolate truffle filling, creme brulee. I have a Dubai Chocolate Crepe Cake that I use it in.

Can I use a different oil than avocado oil?

Yes, just make sure whatever oil you use is a neutral tasting oil. Grapeseed is another great choice.

What food processor are you using?

I am using my Cuisinart Food Processor 14-Cup.

Pistachio Cream

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Rich, creamy, nutty, sweet, salty. It goes amazing in a lot of desserts but it's also great just on toast, a warm croissant, in an iced latte, or just eat it with a spoon (no judgement)!
Servings: 21 oz
By: Nadia Aidi
Prep 10 minutes
Total 10 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups pistachios, unsalted and unfrosted
  • cup avocado oil
  • ¼-⅓ cup confectioners sugar, to taste
  • pinch salt, to taste

Instructions 

  • Process the pistachios until pretty smooth.
  • Drizzle in the oil while processing.
  • Add the sugar, starting with ¼ cup. Taste and adjust for sweetness to your liking. Add salt.
  • Process until smooth.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1oz, Calories: 102kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 0.1mg, Potassium: 120mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 49IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Author: Nadia Aidi
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Spreads
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 21 oz
Calories: 102
Keyword: italian, Pistachio Cream, Spreads
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