Pistachio Cream Cups are simple, elegant, and easy dessert cups made with puff pastry cups, pistachio cream filling, and rose flavoring.
Here, flaky puff pastry shells are filled with a smooth, nutty pistachio cream and topped with crushed pistachios and dried rose petals.
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No whipping cream, no baking; just an easy-to-make dessert that takes only 5 minutes of your time when made using store-bought cups.
Whether you are hosting a festive gathering and need a dessert platter, throwing a tea party, or simply need a quick fix for your sweet tooth, these no-bake puff pastry cups are a total lifesaver.
About Pistachio Cream Cups
Pistachio cream cups are the perfect mix of simplicity and elegance. It is a treat you can whip up quickly but one that leaves a lasting impression.
These bite sized puff pastry desserts are prepared using store-bought or homemade pastry shells, and a rich cream filling made of cream cheese, pistachio butter, and a hint of rose water. The beautiful green nutty filling is piped directly into the shells, topped with crushed roasted pistachios, and garnished with dried rose petals for a beautiful dessert finish.
No cook filling and ready-made pastry shells make this incredibly easy to make dessert. These pistachio puff pastry cups are a must try for any occasion, when we need something quick and fuss-free that also looks gourmet.
This is an egg-free recipe that requires no baking for the filling, and comes together in under 10 minutes excluding the chill time.
It’s perfect for parties or festive occasions like Raksha Bandhan, Holi, Diwali, Eid, or holiday parties or last minute get-togethers when you want something quick and impressive without spending too much time in the kitchen.
If you are hosting a special event or just craving a sweet and indulging, this easy no bake treat has got you covered.
Let’s make it.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe
These Pistachio Cream Cups
are quick and easy
are ready in just 15 minutes
are egg free
are easily customizable
are visually stunning
requires minimal effort
are a great last-minute dessert idea
are no-bake and delicious
are rich, creamy, and nutty
are perfect for parties & special occasions
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry Shells: It is the star ingredient for this dessert recipe. They are buttery and flaky, and make the perfect base for creamy pistachio filling. You can use store-bought shells or make your own by just cutting puff pastry sheets with a round cookie cutter and baking them until golden.
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Cream Cheese (Softened): Softened cream cheese adds a rich, creamy texture to the pistachio filling. You can also use hung curd in this recipe.
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Sweetener: To sweeten the filling, I have used icing sugar. You can also use granulated sugar, honey, or maple syrup to make this healthier.
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Pistachio Butter: It is one of the main ingredients that gives the pistachio cream its signature nutty richness and enhances it with pistachio flavor. You can use both homemade and store bought pistachio butter.
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Roasted Pistachios: For nutty crunch and pistachio flavors, the pistachio cream needs roasted coarsely powdered pistachios. It is mixed into the filling and is also used as garnish.
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Flavour: For flavoring, I used a few drops of rose extract. It adds a delicate floral aroma that pairs beautifully with pistachios. You can also use vanilla extract for a different dessert flavour.
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Dried Rose Petals: It is an optional ingredient only used as a decoration to give it a beautiful, festive look.
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Piping Bag: For a clean, elegant filling presentation I used a piping bag, but you can also directly spoon the filling into the cavity.
How to Make Pistachio Cream Cups
Preparing the pistachio cream dessert cups recipe is super easy. Just shell the roasted pistachios and crush them into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle. Simply set it aside for pistachio cream and for the topping.
To make the pistachio cream, add the softened cream cheese, pistachio butter, and icing sugar to a bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy. Add a few drops of rose water and add the crushed pistachios. Mix it again and chill the filling for about 30 minutes to firm it up.
Then transfer the chilled pistachio cream into a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip. Then pipe into cooled puff pastry shells.
Garnish with sliced pistachios, a sprinkle of the reserved pistachio powder, and dried rose petals. Your pistachio cream cups are ready. Serve them chilled or at room temperature.
Variations
Flavorings
Instead of rose water, you can also use other flavorings like cardamom powder or vanilla extract. Each pairs well with pistachios.
Other Nut Butter
Instead of pistachio butter, you can also use other nut butter like almond butter or cashew butter for a different flavor profile.
Mini tart shells
You can use mini tart bases or even phyllo cups instead of puff pastry.
Sweetener
Instead of sugar, you can also use other sweeteners like sweetened condensed milk, honey, or maple syrup.
Serving Suggestions
These Pistachio Cream Cups can be served chilled as part of a festive dessert platter for parties along with puff pastry shrikhand cups, motichoor laddu cheesecake, and chocolate burfi, and coconut burfi roll.
They can also be served as a tea time cozy evening treat with hot chai, coffee, or saffron milk.
You can also make them a lovely holiday gift by wrapping in mini cupcake liners and gift boxes.
Storage Suggestions
These cups stay fresh for up to 2 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
When making them for parties, or get-togethers, you can also make the filling 3-4 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Just pipe that chilled filling into the shells right before serving. Assembling just before serving keeps the pastry crisp.
Tips & Tricks to Make the Best Pistachio Butter Cups
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Chill: You can use the filling right after mixing, but chilling is recommended as it pipes well so it holds its shape better.
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Pistachio: When using store bought pistachio butter, make sure to choose a high-quality one to get the best flavor.
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Assembling: For a neater presentation, I used a star tip. But you can also use a spoon to fill the shells slowly and evenly.
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Nut Free: To make it nut free, replace the pistachio butter with sunflower seed butter and skip the coarsely powdered pistachios.
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Sweetener: Feel free to adjust the sweetener based on your taste.
Pistachio Cream Cups (Step-by-step photo instructions)
How to Make Pistachio Cream Cups
- If using shelled pistachios, remove the shells and grind them into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle. Set aside. In a small bowl, add the softened cream cheese, icing sugar, and pistachio butter.
- Mix until smooth and creamy. Add a few drops of rose water and 1 tablespoon of the coarsely powdered pistachios. Mix well and chill for 30 minutes.
- Transfer the pistachio cream into a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip. Pipe the mixture into the cooled puff pastry shells.
- Top each cup with sliced pistachios, garnish with dried rose petals, and sprinkle some of the remaining coarse pistachio powder on top. Deliciously nutty, lightly floral, and perfect for parties or festive treats are ready. Chill them for 10–15 minutes, or serve immediately.
Recipe Card
Pistachio Cream Cups [Recipe]
★★★★★
(Rating: 4.9 from 5 reviews)
| Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | ||
| Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
| Desserts | Indian | 14 mini shells |
| Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
| 84 calories | 1 |
INGREDIENTS
For Pistachio Cream Cups
- Puff pastry shells, store-bought or homemade
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1–2 tablespoons icing sugar, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons pistachio butter
- A few drops of rose water or rose extract
- 1/8 cup roasted pistachios
- Dried rose petals for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
How to Make Pistachio Cream Cups
- If using shelled pistachios, remove the shells and grind them into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle. Set aside. In a small bowl, add the softened cream cheese, icing sugar, and pistachio butter.
- Mix until smooth and creamy. Add a few drops of rose water and 1 tablespoon of the coarsely powdered pistachios. Mix well and chill for 30 minutes.
- Transfer the pistachio cream into a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip. Pipe the mixture into the cooled puff pastry shells.
- Top each cup with sliced pistachios, garnish with dried rose petals, and sprinkle some of the remaining coarse pistachio powder on top. Deliciously nutty, lightly floral, and perfect for parties or festive treats are ready. Chill them for 10–15 minutes, or serve immediately.
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NOTES:
- Filling can be used right after mixing, but chilling is recommended as it pipes well so it holds its shape better.
- You can use both homemade or store-bought pistachio butter for making these cups.
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