Smooth Nutty Pistachio Balls
Rich, creamy, and full of nutty pistachio flavor, these smooth pistachio balls are a luxurious no-bake treat with a melt-in-your-mouth texture—perfect for gifting or pairing with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 20–24 balls
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
397 g sweetened condensed milk
20 g unsalted butter
¼ tsp salt
100 g cream of pistachio (pistachio paste)
100 g finely diced pistachios
Instructions
- In a non-stick saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts and mixture thickens slightly (about 4–5 minutes).
- Add the cream of pistachio and cook for another 3–5 minutes, stirring, until mixture thickens further and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool until warm but comfortable to handle.
- Fold in the finely diced pistachios until evenly mixed.
- With lightly greased hands, roll small portions into smooth bite-sized balls.
- Place on parchment paper and let set at room temperature for 30–45 minutes or refrigerate to speed up setting.
- Once firm, transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
Use unsalted or lightly salted pistachios for balanced flavor.
To make dairy-free, use coconut condensed milk and plant-based butter.
Roll in chopped pistachios, coconut, or cocoa powder for a coated variation.
Store refrigerated up to 7 days or freeze up to 1 month.
Let sit at room temperature before serving for a softer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
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