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Italian-Style Pistachio Cream Recipe (Crema di Pistacchio)

Creamy Italian-Style Pistachio Cream Recipe You’ll Love

This Italian-Style Pistachio Cream recipe (Crema di Pistacchio) delivers a rich, nutty flavor that's perfect for a variety of uses.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream
  • 1 cup fresh unsalted pistachios soaked in hot water
  • 1/2 cup sugar or honey/maple syrup for natural sweetness
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or almond milk for plant-based option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract as an alternative
  • 1 pinch salt skip if pistachios are salted

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by soaking 1 cup of fresh, unsalted pistachios in hot water for about 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  2. Place the soaked pistachios in a food processor along with ½ cup of sugar, ½ cup of whole milk (or almond milk), and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Blend for 2–3 minutes until creamy.
  3. Check the consistency and add a tablespoon of milk if too thick, blending until desired smoothness is achieved.
  4. Add a pinch of salt to enhance flavors and blend once more. Taste and adjust sweetness or salt as needed.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a clean jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week; freeze for longer storage in small portions.

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