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Italian Pistachio Cream

A creamy, luxurious spread made with pistachios and white chocolate, perfect for toasts, desserts, and more.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack, Spread
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 125 g raw, unsalted shelled pistachios Fresh or roasted pistachios can be used.
  • 30 g unsalted butter To be melted with milk.
  • 190 ml whole milk or cream, divided Used in two stages of the recipe.
  • 115 g good quality white chocolate, chopped Must be melted before combining.
  • 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • ΒΌ teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) Enhances flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Add the shelled pistachios and boil for 3 minutes.
  2. Drain the pistachios and place them on a clean kitchen towel. Fold the towel over and rub gently to remove the skins. Discard the skins.
  3. Place the cleaned pistachios into a blender.
Melting Chocolate and Butter
  1. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and 60ml of milk. Heat in the microwave in 20-second bursts until the butter melts and the milk is hot.
  2. Add the chopped white chocolate to the bowl. Stir until melted. If necessary, heat for an additional 10-15 seconds.
Blending
  1. In the blender with the pistachios, add the remaining 130ml of milk, confectioner's sugar, kosher salt, and the melted white chocolate mixture.
  2. Pulse on medium speed until the pistachios turn into a paste, stopping 3-4 times to scrape down the sides.
  3. Blend on high power for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Storage
  1. Transfer the pistachio cream to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

You can use this pistachio cream as a spread, filling, or dip. It pairs well with various snacks and desserts. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays or freezer-safe bags.