Pistachio Budino Recipe
housemade pistachio pudding, whipped mascarpone, candied pistachio, sweet n ' salty ritz crumble
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Ingredients
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Pistachio Budino
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pistachio Budino
In a food processor, blend shelled pistachios until finely ground. In a saucepan, combine the ground pistachios, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth.
- 2
Cook the Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Chill the Budino
Remove from heat and pour the mixture into serving cups. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- 4
Make the Whipped Mascarpone
In a mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Prepare the Ritz Crumble
In a mixing bowl, crush the Ritz crackers into fine crumbs. Melt the unsalted butter and mix with the cracker crumbs until well combined. Add sea salt to taste.
- 6
Assemble the Dish
Once the pistachio budino is set, top each cup with a generous dollop of whipped mascarpone, a sprinkle of candied pistachios, and a spoonful of the Ritz crumble.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your Pistachio Budino!
