Homemade Pistachio Cream
Homemade Pistachio Cream is an easy and delicious spread or filling. Spread it on bread or crackers, or use it as a filling in your favourite cake recipe, it’s so good you will want to eat it by the spoonful!
How to make it
Using the bain marie method or a microwave melt the white chocolate, butter and milk, mix until smooth.
In a blender or food processor add the skinned unsalted pistachios and blend until coarsely ground, add the sugar and blend until very finely ground.
Add the ground pistachios to the melted chocolate and mix until combined.
Move the mixture back into the blender add a little milk and blend until smooth. I like to mix it until it’s still has some finely chopped pistachios in the cream. Move the cream to a couple of sterilized jars.
What is bain marie?
For those of us, me included without a microwave, the best way to melt chocolate, (or a chocolate, butter & milk combination) is to place it in a bowl and place the bowl over a small pot with water (make sure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl).
Then the water is heated to a low boil and melts the chocolate and butter, all you have to do is stir the ingredients until smooth. I have been melting chocolate this way forever, no need for any fancy equipment. Just make sure when you are melting just chocolate, that no water touches your melted chocolate or it will seize and unfortunately you will have to start over.
How to use the cream
This cream can be used pretty much like you would use Nutella, you can spread it on anything from crackers, to bread to even pancakes. I also used it to make a very good Pistachio Tiramisu. But if you are like the Italian you can stir it into your yogurt or even eat by the spoonful!
Are pistachios good for you?
Yes they are they have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory traits. They can lower your chances for cardiovascular disease. They are full of fibre, minerals, and unsaturated fat that can help keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol in check.
More Delicious Nut Recipes
So if you are looking for a delicious new filling or spread why not try this Homemade Pistachio Cream and let me know how it goes. Enjoy!
Homemade Pistachio Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios (finely chopped) Or whole pistachios peeled and unsalted (see notes below for instructions).
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3½ ounces white chocolate
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5-6 tablespoons milk (I used whole milk) divided
Instructions
- Using the bain marie method or a microwave melt the white chocolate, butter and 3 tablespoons of milk in a large bowl, mix until smooth.
- In a blender or food processor add the skinned unsalted pistachios and blend until finely chopped, add the sugar and blend until very finely ground almost a powder. Add to the the bowl of melted chocolate and combine.
- Pour back into the blender or food processor with 2-3 tablespoons of milk* and blend until smooth and creamy. I like to mix it until it's still has some finely chopped pistachios in the cream. Spoon into the clean sterilized jars. Enjoy!
Made this pistachio cream exactly as written — holy cow!!! It is DELICIOUS!! Not all my pistachio skins came off after boiling so it is not quite as vibrant green. Then made the pistachio liqueur to use in a pistachio amaretto cocktail — I am considering making this as Christmas gifts this year. Thank you for a wonderful recipe!
Hi Elizabet, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. And great idea as a Christmas gift idea. Take care!
Hi! I made this and it was wonderful. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
However, just wanted to ask if the nutrition table you listed is for the entire batch? Or per serving ie per tbsp, tsp etc.
Thanks!
Hi Iman, the amount would be for the whole amount made approximately 1.5 cups. So glad you enjoyed it. Take care!
Hi, this recipe is amazing. Do you have to skin the pistachios? I’m unable to find them in store and the first time I tried this recipe I found it took a very long time to dry the pistachios. I’m thinking of trying to blend with skin this time
Hi Enida, thanks so much, glad you like it. I think it would be fine to leave the skin on. Let me know how it goes with the skin on. Take care!
I’ve never had pistachio cream before but I can’t imagine anything better.
Hi Janice, it’s very popular here and my husband and kids love it and eat it by the spoonful. Take care!
Hi! Can I make this without the white chocolate? Could I substitute with maybe ricotta and upnthe sugar slightly to compensate ? Thank you !
Hi Robin, I really don’t think you could substitute with ricotta. Sorry.
Delicious and so easy! It is great alternative to overly sweet chocolate spreads. This is a great way to start the day!
Hi Aurora, thanks so much, and yes a little healthier too! Take care.
Should the pistachios be roasted or raw?
Hi Wendy, you can do either, mine are usually raw that I buy.