Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people
| 🥜 150 g of unsalted pistachios | 🍬 50 g of powdered sugar |
| 🌰 30 g of almond powder | 💧 35 ml of water |
| 🍏 2 drops of bitter almond extract |
Utensils
| 🧑🍳 Blender or mixer | 🥄 Tablespoon |
| 📏 Kitchen scale | ☕ Teaspoon |
| 🔥 Oven | 🥣 Bowls |
| 🍽️ Spatula | 🧊 Coffee filter (optional) |
Preparation step by step
Total cooking time: 15 minutes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Rest time: 0 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 150°C to roast the pistachios and enhance their flavor.
STEP 2: Spread the pistachios on a tray and bake them for 15 minutes until they are lightly golden.
STEP 3: Let the pistachios cool before grinding them finely in a blender or food processor.
STEP 4: Add the sugar, almond powder, and water to the ground pistachios, then mix until smooth.
STEP 5: Incorporate a few drops of bitter almond extract to flavor your pistachio paste.
STEP 6: Blend again until all the ingredients are well combined and the paste is smooth.
Making homemade pistachio paste is an accessible and rewarding activity. With simple ingredients such as unsalted pistachios, sugar, and a little bitter almond extract, you can create a delicious preparation that will brighten your desserts.
This recipe, which combines a creamy texture with a fragrant flavor, can be used in various ways. Whether in a cake, macarons, or simply spread on bread, pistachio paste will impress your guests and delight your taste buds.
By investing a little time, you will get a handcrafted alternative to industrial products, while giving yourself the opportunity to customize the recipe according to your preferences. So, get started and enjoy the result!
