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Yes, you can absolutely buy Cream of Pistachio at the store, but there is nothing like it when it is made from scratch. When you are the one making the recipe, you can control the sweetness and saltiness of the pistachio cream to what you like. It’s also quick, incredibly easy to make and it doesn’t take many ingredients!
Why You’ll Love Pistachio Cream
Rich, creamy, nutty, sweet, salty. If you have never had Pistachio Cream, you are missing out! 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.
How To Prepare
This Pistachio Cream is pretty simple:
Collect your ingredients.
🥜 Process the pistachios until pretty smooth.
🫗 Drizzle in oil while processing.
🧂 Add the sugar, starting with ¼ cup. Taste and adjust for sweetness to your liking. Add salt.
🫙 Process until smooth. Store in an airtight container. You can leave it on the counter for a week on in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
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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!
The Perfect Pairings
Common Questions for Pistachio Cream
You can leave it on the counter for a week on in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
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.
Yes, just make sure whatever oil you use is a neutral tasting oil. Grapeseed is another great choice.
I am using my Cuisinart Food Processor 14-Cup.
Pistachio Cream
Equipment
- measuring cups
- food processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups pistachios, unsalted and unfrosted
- ⅓ 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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
