Pistachio Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pistachio Base
Pistachio Topping
Method
Prepare the Pistachio Base
- 1
Toast the Pistachios
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the unsalted pistachios on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are fragrant and slightly golden. Remove from oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the toasted pistachios, granulated sugar, water, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- 3
Cook the Mixture
Pour the pistachio mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Cool the Base
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the pistachio base cool completely at room temperature before using.
Prepare the Topping
- 5
Chop the Pistachios
While the pistachio base is cooling, chop the additional pistachios finely for the topping.
- 6
Optional Gold Leaf
If using, carefully apply the edible gold leaf on top of the cooled pistachio base once it is ready to be served.
