Creamy Pistachio Spread
Transform your snacking and dessert game with this homemade Creamy Pistachio Spread—a luscious, nutty delight that's as versatile as it is flavorful. Made with toasted unsalted pistachios, a touch of powdered sugar, fragrant vanilla extract, and silky extra virgin olive oil, this recipe balances sweetness, richness, and a hint of salt for a perfectly balanced spread. The simple steps, including toasting the pistachios to enhance their natural nuttiness and blending the ingredients to your desired creaminess, make this spread an easy yet impressive kitchen project. Perfect as a luxurious topping for toast, a filling for pastries, or even a dip for fruits, this homemade pistachio butter promises a smooth texture and vibrant flavor that store-bought versions just can’t match. With a quick 20-minute process from start to finish, this creamy pistachio spread is both a treat for your taste buds and a testament to the joy of crafting deliciousness from scratch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams unsalted shelled pistachios
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- 30 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 50 milliliters water
Instructions
Begin by preheating a dry skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the pistachios and toast them lightly for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. This will enhance their flavor. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
Transfer the toasted pistachios to a food processor. Pulse the pistachios until they are ground into a fine consistency, resembling a coarse meal.
Add the powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and half of the olive oil to the food processor. Blend the mixture for about 2 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Gradually add the remaining olive oil while the food processor is running. Continue blending until the mixture starts to come together into a paste.
With the food processor still running, slowly add the water, a little at a time, until the spread reaches your desired consistency. You may not need to use all the water, or you might prefer to add a little more, depending on how thick or creamy you want your spread.
Once the pistachio spread is smooth and creamy, taste it and adjust the sweetness or salt as per your preference.
Transfer the pistachio spread to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Enjoy the spread on toast, in desserts, or simply as a dip for fresh fruits!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.9 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 593 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.6 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.7 g | ||
| Protein | 42.9 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2089 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
