Pistachio butter

30 MIN PREP TIME

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30 MIN PREP TIME 〰️

This is the easiest and most delicious homemade Pistachio Butter and it’s made using just 2 ingredients - roasted pistachios and high-quality white chocolate. It’s perfect in cookies, stirred into ice cream, or used in your favourite desserts. Think rich, creamy pistachio flavour meets sweet, buttery indulgence with zero fuss.

Why you will love this recipe:

• Just 2 core ingredients | Plus optional oil if you need it make it incredibly easy to make

• Seriously nutty | With 50% pistachios, it’s got serious nutty depth.

• No weird additives | just pure taste and texture.

• Great to make it bulk | Keeps well in a jar, so you’ll always have something decadent on hand

Ingredients to make Pistachio Butter

Shelled, roasted, unsalted pistachios - The star of the show. Using unsalted helps you control the sweetness.

White chocolate (real, cocoa-butter based)- Adds sweetness, creamy texture, and helps emulsify the cream thanks to lecithin. Choose quality chocolate without palm oil.

(Optional) Neutral vegetable oil - Keeps the spread soft in cooler weather (under ~24 °C).

How to Use It

• Spread it on toast, crumpets, or croissants.

• Swirl it into warm oatmeal or yogurt for a nutty twist.

• Drizzle or layer it in cakes, pastries, or ice cream.

• Make it dreamy: stir it into frostings, ganache, or even hot chocolate.

Storage to Know About

• At room temperature (under 24 °C), it stays smooth and spreadable for up to 3 weeks.

• In the fridge, it firms up beautifully and lasts for up to 2 months, just soften it at room temp before use.

• For a longer-term solution, you can freeze small portions, then thaw as needed, no separation, thanks to the emulsifying chocolate.

The easy steps to making Pistachio Cream

1. Blitz the pistachios
   Pulse in a food processor for 20  minutes until smooth and warm go slow, scraping the sides as you go. This becomes your pistachio butter.

2. Add white chocolate
   Pour in melted white chocolate (and oil if using), then process for another 5  minutes until everything becomes a silky, spreadable cream.

3. Jar it and enjoy
   Transfer to a clean jar, seal tightly, and store at room temperature (or in the fridge if you skipped the oil and want a firmer texture). Stir before using.

Expert baking tips!

1. Peel for vibrant color: For a bright green cream, soak pistachios briefly to remove skins, though it doesn’t impact flavour.

2. Super smooth finish: Processing longer over 20  minutes makes it ultra-luxurious.

3. Natural color boost: Add a teaspoon of matcha if you want even more green vibrancy

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Pistachio Cream

Servings: 250ml jar

Author: My Kitchen Drawer

Prep time: 30 MinTotal time: 30 Min

This is the easiest and most delicious homemade Pistachio Butter and it’s made using just 2 ingredients - roasted pistachios and high-quality white chocolate. It’s perfect in cookies, stirred into ice cream, or used in your favourite desserts. Think rich, creamy pistachio flavour meets sweet, buttery indulgence with zero fuss.

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Ingredients

• 200g unsalted Pistachios
• 200g white chocolate, good quality
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (optional)

Instructions

1. Pour the pistachios into a food processor and blitz for 20 minutes or until you get a paste. If you like texture and the pistachio mixture isn’t entirely smooth, stop here, but if you want it super smooth keep going for 5 more minutes. Stop half way through and scrape the bowl of your food processor with a rubber spatula.
2. After 20 minutes add the white chocolate (and the vegetable oil - if using) and process for 5 minutes until the chocolate is completely incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. Pour the pistachio cream into a bowl or jar and store at room temperature. It will be warm and runny at first but it will thicken as it cools

Nutrition Facts

Calories

182

Fat

11 g

Carbs

22 g

Sugar

14 g

Protein

3 g

Disclaimer: The information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or diagnosis. The nutritional information may vary based on the ingredients used, their freshness, and how they are prepared.

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Pistachio Ghee Chocolate Chip Cookies

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