Pistachio Kadayif Cream
Pistachio Kadayif Cream is a gorgeously green creamy filling that combines the buttery, nutty, slightly sweet lusciousness of ground pistachio nuts in a delightful contrast with the crisp crunch of the fine kadayik dough strands. This nutty and creamy filling is the heavenly contrast to chocolate that makes the Dubai Chocolate so irresistible!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 cups unshelled pistachio nuts, or 2 cups shelled
- 1 tsp neutral oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp rose water
- few drops green food coloring (optional)
- 4 oz kadayif noodles, 113g, about 1 cup after crushing
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Make the pistachio paste: De-shell the pistachio nuts. Add nuts, oil, sugar, salt and rose water to food processor. Process a minute at a time, using a spatula to push down the pistachio to the bottom each time. The nuts will first become powder and then, slowly, will release their oils and form a paste. If the paste is too thick add a little bit more oil until it achieves a lava like texture. Adjust salt and sugar to your preference. Add green food coloring if desired.
- 2
Crisp up the kadayif: Heat a pan over medium heat. Add butter, then add the kadayif noodles. Let cook, flipping occasionally, until the noodles start to get hard and crispy. At this point use the spatula to break the noodles into short pieces. Continue stirring and flipping until all the noodles pieces are golden and crisp. Remove from heat and let cool down to room temperature.
- 3
Make the pistachio kadayif cream: Mix the pistachio paste and the crisped up kadayif noodles. Your pistachio kadayif cream is finished and ready to be used in whatever 'Dubai Chocolate' inspired confection you wish to add it to.
- 4
Storage: If not using right away pack the cream filling into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to a week.