Homemade Pistachio Butter – just scrape it up

Pistachio Butter is a versatile, quick and easy homemade nut butter made from roasted pistachios! It only takes a few minutes to prepare and you can use it in many different recipes (list included in the post). Makes 1/2 cup or 8 (1 tablespoon) servings, but can easily be doubled for more.

Got a Costco-sized bag of pistachios and not sure what to do with them?

Make pistachio butter! Pistachio Butter is a creamy nut butter made by blending shelled roasted pistachios.

I first fell in love with this golden green nut butter while developing a recipe for no-churn pistachio ice cream. It was surprisingly delicious, not to mention easy! Simply place the pistachios in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.

What does pistachio butter taste like

Pistachio Butter has a creamy, smooth texture with a rich, nutty, earthy, and slightly sweet flavor.

How to sweeten pistachio butter

Personally, I don’t usually like added sugar in my nut butters, but if you want to sweeten it up a bit, that’s always an option. Just stay away from liquid sweeteners (honey, maple syrup, etc.) as I’ve read that they can attack the nut butter. Although I’ve used it to sweeten peanut butter along with adding some oil. Start with 1/2 teaspoon of granules and taste and adjust as needed.

To make homemade pistachio butter you will need:

• pistachios – I use roasted and salted. However, some brands tend to be overly salty. However, if you want more control over the salt, use roasted and unsalted and add salt to taste.

In the bowl of your stand mixer equipped with the blade attachment, add 1 cup roasted and salted shelled pistachios. Secure the lid and turn on the food processor.

At first you may notice that the pistachios look dry and crumbly at first.

Continue processing, eventually the natural oil will make itself felt.

The naturally occurring oil helps break down the nuts even more.

Thick and slightly smooth but not quite there yet. Continue processing, scraping down the sides of the food processor from time to time.

Keep mixing until desired consistency is achieved.

Want a smoother and more liquid consistency?

You can add a little pistachio oil or grapeseed oil and keep blending. However, please note that this affects the nutritional value.

That’s it!

Ways to use pistachio butter:

• Use to flavor ice cream or buttercream.
• As a filling for cakes, crepes, croissants or Danish pastries.
• Fold in the ricotta and fill the cannolis.
• Use in salad dressings.
• Add it to smoothies.
• Drizzle on waffles, pancakes or french toast,
• Spread on English muffins or your favorite toasted bread and garnish with your choice of strawberries, raspberries or fruit.
• Add a spoonful of oatmeal or yogurt along with your favorite fruit and granola.

How do I store pistachio butter?

Store in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate.

How long does pistachio butter last?

If stored properly, it can last up to 1 month (or longer) or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Enjoy! And if you try this Homemade Pistachio Butter Recipe, let me know! Take a picture and tag me chirp or instagram!