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Vibrant green pistachio cream with shelled pistachios and bread slices.

How to Make Pistachio Cream Secret Italian Recipe Better Than Nutella

Chef Cora
A luxurious pistachio cream made with just five simple ingredients that rivals popular spreads like Nutella
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 280 ml
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 190 g shelled pistachios roasted and peeled100g unsalted butter softened152g white chocolate chopped06g coarse salt1 cup whole milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325F roast pistachios for 5 to 7 minutes let cool completelyBlanch pistachios in boiling water for 4 minutes drain and peel skinsGrind pistachios in a food processor until coarse crumbs form scrape down sides continue until thick paste formsMelt white chocolate and butter together in a microwave or bain-marie ensure temperature stays below 87FMix melted chocolate mixture with pistachio paste add milk gradually blend until smooth glossy consistency is achieved

Notes

Let the cream reach room temperature before serving store in an airtight container for up to two weeks
Keyword pistachio cream homemade italian recipe nutella alternative breakfast dessert