Description
A rich and creamy homemade pistachio spread inspired by traditional Italian recipes, perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start by roasting the pistachios in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes until fragrant.
- Allow the pistachios to cool, then transfer them to a food processor.
- Add the powdered sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor.
- Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Once the desired consistency is reached, transfer the pistachio cream to a jar and store it in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a sweeter cream, adjust the amount of powdered sugar to taste.
- This cream can be used as a filling for pastries or as a topping for desserts.
- Make sure to store the cream in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pistachio Cream, Homemade Spread, Italian Dessert, Nut Spread