Imagine spreading a luxurious, velvety smooth pistachio butter that's not just store-bought, but crafted with your own hands, bursting with rich, nutty flavors that will make your taste buds dance! This Middle Eastern-inspired homemade pistachio paste is about to transform your breakfast, snacks, and desserts from ordinary to extraordinary. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you'll create a gourmet spread that will have everyone asking, "Where did you buy this?"
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Begin by measuring out 1 cup of shelled pistachios. Ensure that they are unsalted for the best flavor in your homemade pistachio paste.
- Place the shelled pistachios into a food processor. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can lightly toast the pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, but this step is optional.
- Once the pistachios are in the food processor, blend them on high speed for about 1-2 minutes. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even blending.
- As the pistachios blend, they will start to release their natural oils and form a crumbly mixture. Continue blending until a smooth paste begins to form. This may take an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Once you achieve a creamy consistency, add 2 tablespoons of honey to the pistachio paste. This will add sweetness and enhance the flavor.
- Next, incorporate 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. This will help to achieve a smoother texture and add a subtle coconut flavor.
- Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness and enhance the overall taste of the pistachio butter.
- Blend the mixture again for about 1-2 minutes until all ingredients are well combined and the paste is smooth and creamy. If the paste is too thick, you can add a little more coconut oil to reach your desired consistency.
- Once blended, taste the pistachio paste and adjust the sweetness or salt as needed, adding more honey or salt to suit your preference.
- Transfer the homemade pistachio paste sweet pistachio butter into a clean, airtight jar or container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Enjoy your pistachio butter spread on toast, mixed into smoothies, or as a delightful addition to desserts!
Tips
- Choose high-quality, unsalted pistachios for the most authentic and pure flavor.
- Optional but recommended: Lightly toast pistachios before blending to enhance their natural nutty essence.
- Be patient during blending - the magic happens when you consistently process the nuts, allowing their natural oils to release.
- If the paste seems too thick, add coconut oil gradually to achieve your desired consistency.
- For a smoother texture, process longer in the food processor, scraping down the sides periodically.
- Experiment with additional flavors like vanilla extract or a touch of cinnamon for a personalized twist.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within two weeks for optimal freshness and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 685kcal
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 58g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 0mg
