Chocolate Pistachio Butter Cups
Chocolate Pistachio Butter Cups combine creamy homemade pistachio butter with bittersweet chocolate for a rich, textured treat. The process involves blending roasted pistachios until smooth, sweetening with honey, then encasing this butter in layers of melted chocolate. A pinch of sea salt on top adds a balanced contrast. These cups are frozen to set, providing a firm yet creamy texture when enjoyed. They are a refined alternative to typical nut butter candies and highlight the deep, nutty flavor of pistachios paired with dark chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pistachios shelled, roasted
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate bar
- salt optional, sea salt
Instructions
- Place pistachios in a food processor. Turn the food processor on and let it run on high for about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides with a spatula as necessary.
- Add the honey, coconut oil and honey, and process until the mixture is smooth again, about 2-3 more minutes.
- In a microwave, melt chocolate bar; stir until smooth.
- Fill a regular muffin tin with paper liners. Drop about 2 tablespoonfuls of the melted chocolate into the muffin cups. Drop 2-3 teaspoonfuls of the pistachio butter into the center of each cup; top with the remaining melted chocolate, about 2 teaspoons for each cup.
- Sprinkle each cup with a pinch of coarse sea salt.
- Freeze until set, about 1 hour and then enjoy!
Notes
- Roasted pistachios work best for making the nut butter to enhance flavor.
- You can substitute pistachio butter with peanut, almond, pecan, or cashew butter, preferably using roasted nuts.
- Store the butter cups in an airtight container for up to 5-6 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months to maintain freshness.
- A food processor or high-powered blender like a Kitchen Aid, Dash, Vitamix, or Ninja is recommended to achieve smooth nut butter.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.