Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Italian Pistachio Cream (Crema al Pistacchio). This decadent treat combines the nutty flavor of pistachios with the sweetness of white chocolate for a luscious dessert spread.
Ingredients
Scale
Pistachio Paste:
- 1 heaped cup shelled unsalted raw pistachios (150g)
- 3/4 cup whole milk (180ml)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
White Chocolate Mixture:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (30g)
- 3.5 oz white chocolate (100g/about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Boil and Skin Pistachios: Bring a pot of water to a boil, add pistachios, boil for 4 minutes, drain, and remove skins.
- Make Pistachio Paste: Blend pistachios with milk and sugar until smooth.
- Prepare White Chocolate Mixture: Melt butter, white chocolate, and milk in a saucepan.
- Blend: Combine pistachio paste and white chocolate mixture in a blender until creamy.
- Store: Refrigerate pistachio cream for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- You can adjust the consistency of the cream by adding more milk if desired.
- Explore various ways to enjoy the pistachio cream in your dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending, Boiling, Melting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Italian, Pistachio Cream, Crema al Pistacchio, Dessert, White Chocolate, Pistachios
