Description
A rich, nutty spread perfect for elevating your desserts with a touch of sophistication, reminiscent of Dubai’s luxury sweets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw pistachios (fresh, bright green for best flavor)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for a smooth texture)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate (optional, for creaminess)
- 1–2 tbsp neutral oil (sunflower oil preferred)
- a pinch of salt (to enhance flavors)
Instructions
- Toast the raw pistachios lightly to enhance their flavor.
- Blend the toasted pistachios until they reach a creamy consistency, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add powdered sugar and blend again until smooth.
- If using, melt the white chocolate and gradually incorporate it while blending.
- Drizzle in neutral oil to achieve a glossy finish.
- Add a pinch of salt and blend until well combined.
- Store in a sealed container in the fridge.
Notes
For the best results, use the greenest raw pistachios you can find. Mix ingredients at room temperature to avoid clumping. If the cream turns grainy, continue blending until smooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg