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A spoonful of pistachio cream above a small jar of the cream next to a bowl of pistachios with a white marble background.

Homemade 4-Ingredient Pistachio Cream (Vegan)

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4.5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Elaine Gordon
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 ounces 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This silky-smooth pistachio cream melts in your mouth and balances the natural sweetness of pistachios with a hint of vanilla from the vegan white chocolate. The texture is rich and creamy, yet light enough to spread effortlessly. It's essentially a cross between a gourmet pastry filling and a luxurious nut butter!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups raw, shelled, unsalted pistachios
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life to keep it dairy-free)
  • 4 teaspoons avocado oil (divided)

Instructions

  1. Optional for a smoother, more vibrant green cream: Boil the pistachios for 10 minutes to loosen the skins, then drain and rub them in a towel to remove as many skins as possible (you can also peel by hand). Pat dry and set aside. It is important the nuts are as dry as possible for the best texture. If you have time to let them air dry a couple hours that is best.
  2. Melt the white chocolate. In a small bowl, microwave the white chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon avocado oil for one minute.
  3. Make the cream! Pour the pistachios into a food processor and process for one minute. Then, add the salt and pour in the melted white chocolate. Process for another minute, scraping down the sides as needed until thick and creamy. To thin it out to your desired consistency, pour the remaining 3 teaspoons of avocado oil into the food processor while the motor is running.
  4. Serve! Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Equipment

Notes

This recipe makes approximately 10 servings. One serving is 2 tablespoons (or 1 ounce).

Note: The photos in this post show the pistachio cream with the skins removed, which is an optional step that creates a smoother texture and more vibrant green color. Step one explains how to do it - but don’t worry, if you don't have time it’s delicious either way! This step does add 20 minutes to the total time.

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Category: Dessert/Spread
  • Method: food processor
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://www.eatingbyelaine.com/pistachio-cream/