Italian-Style Pistachio Cream
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Italy with this Italian-Style Pistachio Cream Recipe. This creamy, nutty spread combines rich pistachios and luscious white chocolate, creating a versatile delight perfect for enhancing your favorite desserts or breakfast items. Whether you’re spreading it on toast, using it as a cake filling, or drizzling it over ice cream, this homemade pistachio cream will elevate any dish. Simple to prepare and free from preservatives, it also makes for a thoughtful gift when packaged beautifully. Treat yourself or impress your guests with this exquisite treat that brings the essence of Italian cuisine to your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups raw unsalted pistachios
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup whole milk or cream
- 4 oz good quality white chocolate
- 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Boil shelled pistachios in a medium pot of water for 3 minutes.
- Drain and rub the pistachios in a kitchen towel to remove skins; ensure they're dry.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter with 1/4 cup of milk in short bursts; stir in chopped white chocolate until smooth.
- Blend pistachios, confectioner’s sugar, salt, and melted chocolate mixture in a high-speed blender until smooth.
- Gradually add remaining milk until the desired texture is reached.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg