#Pistachio paste how to#

#Pistachio paste how to#

But for those looking for the pistachio cream spread - I will include a section on how to make that down below. The main focus is the pistachio pastry cream, as this is the most widely used. I will actually tell you how to make both kinds of pistachio cream in this post. The second is more of a pistachio spread, it is often sold in jars and used almost like a pistachio Nutella. The first is a pistachio pastry cream - a decadent filling that is basically custard mixed with pistachio butter, this is the one often used in pastries and desserts. There are actually two kinds of pistachio cream - they are quite different things but share the same name, and many people get confused between the two. I have used it to make an incredible pistachio version of my Custard Donuts, as well as an alternative filling for my Pistachio Dacquoise Cake - a showstopping dessert for pistachio fans on a special occasion! Two Types of Pistachio Cream It's great to pipe into things like donuts and eclairs, or on top of things like layer cakes and tarts. It is basically pastry cream mixed with pistachio paste - so all the flavor comes from real pistachios. Pistachio Cream is a decadent filling used in many different desserts.

Rich, creamy, and full of intense flavor, this is the ultimate addition to any pistachio dessert. If you are a pistachio lover like me, this homemade pistachio cream is going to knock your socks off.