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Mason jar of homemade pistachio butter for Dubai chocolate recipe with wooden spoon and scattered pistachios

Pistachio Butter For Dubai Chocolate

Create silky-smooth homemade pistachio butter perfect for viral Dubai chocolate bars. This 5-step recipe transforms raw pistachios into creamy, luxurious nut butter with just toasting and processing. No additives needed - just pure pistachio goodness!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 16 ounces
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Essential Ingredients
  • 2 to 3½ cups raw shelled pistachios 9 to 16 ounces, choose bright green plump nuts
  • 1 pinch salt or more to taste, sea salt or kosher salt preferred

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • rimmed baking sheet
  • - Wooden spoon
  • Silicon spatula
  • mason jar

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the pistachios across a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
  2. Toast the pistachios for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring halfway through. They should smell fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Let the pistachios cool until they're just warm (not hot), about 10 minutes.
  4. Transfer the pistachios to a food processor. Add a pinch of salt.
  5. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary. The pistachios will go from flour-like clumps, to a ball against the side of the food processor, and finally turn creamy and glossy. If the mixture gets hot or your machine seems tired, stop and let it cool for a few minutes before proceeding.
  6. Taste and blend in another pinch of salt if desired. Let the pistachio butter cool to room temperature, then transfer to a mason jar and screw on the lid.

Notes

This nut butter keeps well at room temperature for 1 week or store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Cold storage may cause slight separation, but a quick stir brings everything back together. Never skip the toasting step - it's what separates mediocre from magnificent pistachio butter.