Italian Pistachio Cream (Crema al Pistacchio)
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4.9
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Italian Pistachio Cream (Crema al Pistacchio)
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Crema al Pistacchio is the most delicious Italian Pistachio Cream made with pistachios, white chocolate and milk. Use it as a filling for doughnuts, pastries and cakes or simply spread it on bread or toast. Super quick and easy!
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Ingredients
- 1 heaped cup shelled unsalted raw pistachios (150g)
- 3/4 cup whole milk (180ml)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (30g)
- 3.5 oz white chocolate (100g/about 1 cup)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (icing sugar)
Instructions
- Bring a medium sized pot of water to a boil and add the shelled pistachios. Let them boil for 4 minutes then drain them and place them on a clean kitchen towel.
- Fold the towel over and rub the pistachios in the towel to loosen the skins. Separate the pistachios for the skins and discard them.
- Add the pistachios to a food processor with only 1/4 cup (60ml) of the milk and 1 tbsp of powdered sugar. Blitz for around 5 minutes until the pistachios turn into a smooth paste. You’ll need to stop the processor 3-4 times to scrape down the sides. You’ll notice the pistachio turn into crumbs first then it should form into a ball when it’s reached the paste stage.
- Put the remaining milk (1/2 cup/120ml), butter and white chocolate in a clean saucepan and heat on a low heat until melted, set aside.
- Transfer the pistachio paste to a blender and pour in the white chocolate mixture. Blitz until extra smooth and creamy (you can adjust the consistency with more milk if desired (there’s no need to heat the milk up first).
- The pistachio cream will keep well in the fridge for 2 weeks. See notes for delicious ways to use it.
Notes
- Peel the skins - you'll noticed that shelled pistachios have a brown skin over all of part of the outside. If you don't peel the pistachios the skins will cause the cream to be slightly gritty with black/brown flecks.
- How long does it last? It'll keep well (covered) in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. The top will become darker but just give it a mix. If it's thickened too much you can add it back to the blender with a splash of milk to loosen.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1752kcal
(88%)
Carbohydrates
120g
(40%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
130g
(200%)
Saturated Fat
47g
(235%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
22g
Monounsaturated Fat
52g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
184mg
(8%)
Potassium
2055mg
(59%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
88g
(176%)
Vitamin A
1476IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
581mg
(58%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1heaped cup (300g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1752 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1752kcal | 88% |
| Carbohydrates | 120g | 40% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 130g | 200% |
| Saturated Fat | 47g | 235% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22g | 129% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 52g | 260% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 2055mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 88g | 176% |
| Vitamin A | 1476IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 581mg | 58% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
84 reviews
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