Homemade Pistachio Pudding
This Homemade Pistachio Pudding is a rich, creamy treat made with real pistachios, offering an authentic nutty flavor. Made from scratch with simple, natural ingredients, it’s a far superior version of traditional boxed pudding. With its silky texture and customizable options, this dessert is perfect for any occasion and can easily be adapted to dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 25min
- Cook Time: 15min
- Total Time: 1-2 days
- Yield: 6servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pistachios (shelled, unsalted)
- 2 ½ cups whole milk (or milk alternative)
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soak the pistachios in milk for 24-48 hours in the fridge.
- After soaking, blend the pistachios and milk together until smooth to make pistachio milk.
- In a saucepan, combine pistachio milk, sugar, and flour, stirring over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
- Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl and gradually add some of the hot pistachio mixture to temper the eggs. Then, return the yolk mixture to the saucepan.
- Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the pudding is smooth and thick.
- Remove from heat, pour into a bowl, and chill for a couple of hours before serving.
Notes
- Non-Dairy: For a vegan version, use oat or almond milk and substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream or another dairy-free alternative.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Sweetness: Feel free to reduce the sugar to adjust the sweetness to your preference.
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/homemade-pistachio-pudding/
