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Pistachio Butter

Pistachio Butter: Ultimate Homemade Recipe

Homemade pistachio butter made with just two simple ingredients - raw pistachios and salt. This creamy, rich spread requires patience but delivers restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Processing Time 14 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Condiment, Snack, Spread
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3½ cups raw shelled pistachios, 9-16 ounces total weight
  • 1 pinch salt, or more to taste

Equipment

  • Food processor (7+ cup capacity)
  • rimmed baking sheet
  • measuring cups
  • rubber spatula
  • mason jar

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the pistachios across a rimmed baking sheet and toast them until nicely fragrant, about 7 to 9 minutes, stirring halfway.
  2. Let the pistachios cool until they're just warm (not hot), about 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer the pistachios to a food processor. Add a pinch of salt.
  4. 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, the mixture will turn creamy and glossy. If the mixture gets hot along the way or your machine seems tired, stop and let it cool for a few minutes before proceeding.
  5. Taste, and blend in another pinch of salt if desired. Let the pistachio butter cool to room temperature, then transfer the mixture to a mason jar and screw on the lid. This nut butter keeps well at room temperature for 1 week or store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Notes

Calories: 160 per 2 tablespoon serving
Fresh pistachios are key to success. Look for bright green color and avoid yellowish nuts. Be patient during processing - the transformation from chunky to creamy happens suddenly after 8-12 minutes. Stop processing if machine overheats and let cool before continuing.