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How to use pistachio cream but not baking.

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Imtoooldforallthis · 27/12/2023 13:50

I've been bought some pistachio cream and it tastes lovely but need some ideas how to use it. Not really fancying it as a spread and I'm trying to cut down on sweet treats so rather not do any baking. Has anyone any great ideas?

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ladycarlotta · 27/12/2023 14:50

What a nice present. Do you have an ice cream maker? I bet it would make a great ice cream, either in a machine or just popping it in the freezer and taking it out to stir up every few hours.

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Imtoooldforallthis · 27/12/2023 15:22

ladycarlotta · 27/12/2023 14:50

What a nice present. Do you have an ice cream maker? I bet it would make a great ice cream, either in a machine or just popping it in the freezer and taking it out to stir up every few hours.

Great idea, Ive not got an ice cream maker but I'll have a look at some recipes.

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BigPussyEnergy · 27/12/2023 15:50

All my ideas would involve it as a spread or baking, not sure how many other ways you can use it tbh!

Traditionally it would be used much like Nutella, in a pastry or croissant. I’ve also used it mixed into custard and cream to fill profiteroles.

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Imtoooldforallthis · 27/12/2023 16:01

BigPussyEnergy · 27/12/2023 15:50

All my ideas would involve it as a spread or baking, not sure how many other ways you can use it tbh!

Traditionally it would be used much like Nutella, in a pastry or croissant. I’ve also used it mixed into custard and cream to fill profiteroles.

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I guessed as much, I'm just trying to cut down on the calories after Christmas, but also don't want it to go to waste.

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Imtoooldforallthis · 27/12/2023 16:06

Shamrockk · 27/12/2023 16:05

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/no-churn-ice-cream - this one for your ice cream minus the vanilla extract. Just fold the spread into it.

I find it best to eat in a week or it starts to crystallise😊

How much of the pistachio would you put in, or just to taste?

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AdaColeman · 27/12/2023 16:08

Turning it into ice cream should work well. Or another idea is using it as a dip with fresh fruit such as strawberries or sliced banana.
Or using it instead of cream to make a Pineapple Romanoff.
Or spooning onto breakfast granola?

FluffActually · 27/12/2023 16:49

You can always bake something then freeze in portions?
Savoury options, sub for pinenuts in pesto, or mix with breadcrumbs and herbs etc to make a coating for fish/meat?

ginasevern · 27/12/2023 17:26

@FluffActually

I could be wrong but I'm sure pistachio cream is sweet (like nutella but made with pistachios) and not suitable for savoury recipes.

GrandHighPoohbah · 27/12/2023 17:36

ginasevern · 27/12/2023 17:26

@FluffActually

I could be wrong but I'm sure pistachio cream is sweet (like nutella but made with pistachios) and not suitable for savoury recipes.

I came on to say the same. It's designed for sweet treats like pastries, or spread on toast. I don't think it would do a savoury recipe any favours.

ginasevern · 27/12/2023 17:43

@GrandHighPoohbah

Lol. Maybe we're the ones missing out on pistachio cream cod or pork chops. Could be the start of a new trend.

GrandHighPoohbah · 27/12/2023 17:52

ginasevern · 27/12/2023 17:43

@GrandHighPoohbah

Lol. Maybe we're the ones missing out on pistachio cream cod or pork chops. Could be the start of a new trend.

😁. I would be interested to know if there are any nice savoury recipes. Nigella does a ham in Coca Cola so you never know!

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Imtoooldforallthis · 27/12/2023 18:11

It's definately sweet, too sweet to use in savoury dishes I would think.

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FluffActually · 27/12/2023 18:13

Sorry! I've only ever had the unsweetened kind <<slinks off>>

DancingFerret · 27/12/2023 18:19

Try Googling "pistachio cream uses".

PlantsFallLikeDominoes · 27/12/2023 18:21

Coffee! I adore pistachio coffee, the coffee shops seem to put a spoonful on the bottom and sides of a cup and then pour the coffee in. I love it. I keep meaning to get some pistachio cream and try it at home.

GrandHighPoohbah · 27/12/2023 19:16

PlantsFallLikeDominoes · 27/12/2023 18:21

Coffee! I adore pistachio coffee, the coffee shops seem to put a spoonful on the bottom and sides of a cup and then pour the coffee in. I love it. I keep meaning to get some pistachio cream and try it at home.

Ooh, I am going to try this tomorrow morning!

Tintackedsea · 28/12/2023 04:56

I got some for Christmas too!

My plan was to eat it from the jar...

Whataretheodds · 28/12/2023 04:58

What's the use by date?

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Imtoooldforallthis · 28/12/2023 07:28

Whataretheodds · 28/12/2023 04:58

What's the use by date?

30 days from opening

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