Vegan Pistachio Cream Dessert

Vegan Pistachio Cream Dessert

🌱 Vegan Pistachio Cream Dessert pistachio

This Vegan Pistachio Cream Dessert is a pale green jar of blended pistachio cream — thick, cold, and speckled with nut bits. No dairy. No gelatin. Granola goes on top so you get crunch with every spoonful.

I love making these the night before. The cream sets in the fridge and tastes more pistachio by morning. Don’t skip soaking the nuts if you want it silky. 💚

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Vegan pistachio cream dessert in a jar with granola on top

Why You’ll Love This Dessert 💚

  • 🌱 Completely vegan
  • 🟢 Real pistachio flavor
  • 🥄 Spoonable cream
  • 🥣 Granola crunch on top
  • 🧊 Make-ahead cups
  • ⚡ No-bake

The Secret to Cream That Tastes Like Pistachio

Use unsalted pistachios and soak them until they blend smooth. Coconut cream makes it rich. A pinch of salt and vanilla keep it from tasting flat. Leave a few chopped pistachios in the mix if you want those green specks in the jar.

Frequently Asked Questions ❓

Can I use pistachio butter? 🥄

Yes. Use ⅓ cup pistachio butter and skip the soaking step.

Does it need food coloring? 🟢

No. Real pistachios already make it pale green. A tiny pinch of matcha is optional.

How long does it keep? 🧊

3 days in the fridge. Add granola right before serving so it stays crisp.

🌱 Vegan Pistachio Cream Dessert

Prep: 15 min Chill: 2 hrs Total: 2 hrs 15 min Servings: 4 jars

Ingredients 🛒

  • 1 cup raw unsalted pistachios, soaked 4 hours or overnight
  • 1 cup canned coconut cream
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2–4 tablespoons plant milk, only if needed
  • ½ cup granola, for topping

Instructions 👩‍🍳

  1. Drain the pistachios. Save a spoonful to chop for specks if you want.
  2. Blend pistachios, coconut cream, maple, vanilla, lemon, and salt until very smooth.
  3. Add plant milk only if the blender won’t move.
  4. Stir in the chopped pistachios. Spoon into 4 jars.
  5. Chill at least 2 hours. Top with granola before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrient Per jar (1/4)
Calories 310
Protein 7g
Net carbohydrates 16g
Total carbohydrates 19g
Fiber 3g
Total fat 24g
Sodium 50mg

Estimates based on pistachio cream with coconut cream and granola. Exact numbers may vary by granola brand.

Notes & Tips 💡

  • A high-speed blender makes this much silkier.
  • If the cream is thin, chill it longer. It thickens in the fridge.
  • Crushed pistachios on top are excellent with the granola.
  • These are good as breakfast cups or dessert.

This Vegan Pistachio Cream Dessert is cold, nutty, and finished with granola. A green jar that tastes like pistachio pudding. pistachio🌱

If you make it, I’d love to hear how it turned out — leave a comment or tag me!

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