Description
This homemade pistachio butter features a vibrant green color and a creamy texture, elevated by a luxurious white chocolate and rosewater swirl. It’s a gourmet spread perfect for special occasions or enhancing everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g (2 cups) shelled unsalted pistachios
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) neutral oil
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) pure maple syrup
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) alcohol-free rosewater
- 1.25 ml (1/4 teaspoon) fine sea salt
- 100 g (3.5 oz) good quality white chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Roast Pistachios: Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F). Spread pistachios on a baking sheet and roast for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until fragrant. Allow them to cool completely before processing.
- Process Pistachios into Butter: Place cooled pistachios in a high-speed food processor. Process for 5-7 minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary, until the mixture transforms from coarse meal to a smooth, creamy butter. Add neutral oil gradually if needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Flavor the Butter: Add maple syrup, rosewater, and sea salt to the food processor. Process for another 30-60 seconds until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt the chopped white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring until completely smooth.
- Create White Chocolate Swirl: Pour about three-quarters of the melted white chocolate over the finished pistachio butter in a clean bowl or jar. Use a spoon to gently fold and swirl the chocolate through the butter, creating ribbons without fully blending.
- Chill and Set: Transfer the swirled butter to a clean jar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set before serving. Store in the refrigerator to keep the white chocolate firm.
Notes
Ensure the pistachios are completely cooled after roasting to prevent a grainy texture in the finished butter. Store this spread in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks due to the white chocolate swirl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pistachio Butter, White Chocolate Swirl, Rosewater, Homemade Spread, Gourmet Recipe, Nut Butter, Healthy Snack, Breakfast Topping