Description
A luscious vegan pistachio cream made with roasted pistachios, vegan white chocolate, and almond milk, blended into a smooth, creamy spread perfect for desserts or as a delightful topping. This dairy-free and plant-based crema al pistacchio is rich in flavor yet light and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Nut Base
- 170 g raw shelled pistachios (peeled if possible)
Chocolate Mixture
- 160 g vegan white chocolate (finely chopped)
- 60 g vegan butter
- 60 ml almond milk
- 1 vanilla pod (sliced in half, optional)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Sweetener
- 60 g powdered sugar
Instructions
- Peel Pistachios: If using unpeeled pistachios, place them in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water. Lay them on a clean kitchen towel and rub to remove the skins.
- Roast Pistachios: Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Spread pistachios on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Blend Pistachios: In a blender or food processor, blend the roasted pistachios on low speed for a few minutes until they form a coarse meal. Continue blending for 5-7 minutes, scraping down sides as needed, until the mixture becomes a runny nut butter.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a heat-resistant bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (bain-marie), gently melt the vegan white chocolate, vegan butter, almond milk, scraped vanilla seeds, and sea salt. Stir often until fully melted and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: With the blender on, gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the pistachio butter in three parts, ensuring it is fully incorporated after each addition.
- Sweeten Cream: Add the powdered sugar to the blender and blend for an additional couple of minutes until well mixed.
- Store: Transfer the pistachio cream to an airtight jar and refrigerate. It will keep for up to 2 weeks and will thicken further when chilled.
Notes
- Use peeled pistachios if possible for a smoother cream without bitter skins.
- Vegan white chocolate and vegan butter are essential to keep the recipe plant-based.
- Almond milk adds creaminess but you can substitute with another plant milk if preferred.
- The vanilla pod is optional but enhances the flavor profile.
- This cream thickens as it cools, so allow it to set in the refrigerator before serving.
