Homemade Pistachio Pudding
You don't need a boxed mix to make the old fashioned favorite Pistachio Pudding at home. This homemade version is made with real pistachios and tastes great!
Servings: 6
Calories: 202kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted or lightly salted shelled pistachios (see note)
- ½ cup sugar divided
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 cups whole milk (see note)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- pinch salt (see note)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- chopped pistachios to garnish (optional)
- whipped cream to top (optional)
Instructions
- Add pistachios to the bowl of a food processor. Process until the pistachios are finely ground. Add sugar and water and continue to process to form a paste.
- Add pistachio paste and milk to a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until steaming, stirring often to prevent scorching.
- Meanwhile, whisk together egg yolks, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium bowl or 2 cup measuring cup (it will be thick).
- Stir 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture. Add another 1/2 cup of the milk mixture and stir until smooth.
- Transfer the egg mixture into the remaining milk mixture, and continue to heat over medium until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue to simmer until thickened, about 2-3 more minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Strain the pudding through a fine mesh strainer and transfer the pudding to 6 individual dessert dishes, or one larger serving bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, so that the plastic is actually touching the pudding. Chill completely, at least 2 hours.
Notes
I used pistachios that were labeled "lightly salted", and they tasted just as described. You can also use unsalted pistachios if you can find them. Omit salt if using lightly salted pistachios.
You can use 1% or 2% milk or dairy-free milk instead of whole, but the pudding won't be as creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg
