https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/matcha-white-chocolate-pistachio-cups • Posted by jamieanne
These white chocolate matcha pistachio cups are so unique! Matcha white chocolate is the base for the outer shell of these cups, which are filled with matcha-infused pistachio butter.
These white chocolate matcha pistachio cups are so unique! Matcha white chocolate is the base for the outer shell of these cups, which are filled with matcha-infused pistachio butter.
For the filling, place pistachios and salt in a food processor and blend until it starts coming together in a ball. This could take up to 15 minutes and you’ll have to scrape down the sides of the bowl often. If you’ve ever made your own nut butter, it’s basically the same process. With the motor running, add some oil slowly until the nut butter begins to thin out. Do not use too much though as you don’t want it to be runny. About the consistency of commercially prepared peanut butter is good. Add a pinch (or two if you like) of matcha to the nut butter and blend again until well combined. Set aside.
For the outer shell, place 12 mini cupcake liners into a mini cupcake pan. Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring constantly. Do not let the bowl touch the water, and do not get water into the chocolate. When chocolate is melted and smooth, remove from heat, immediately sift over matcha and stir until well combined and matcha is dissolved. Do this in small amounts so you can ensure you get the green color you want. If you put in too much matcha, you might get an unappealing dark green color that no one wants to eat!
When you reach the desired pastel green color, place about 1 even teaspoon of melted chocolate into each mini cupcake liner. Using the back of a small spoon, bring the chocolate up the sides of the paper liners and smooth down the bottom to make it flat. Repeat for each liner. Place the tray in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes to set.
Meanwhile, measure out 96 grams of pistachio butter and transfer this amount to a clean bowl. Sift over the icing sugar and stir (or use your hands) to thoroughly combine. Form 12 balls from the pistachio butter/icing sugar mixture using about 1 teaspoon, just slightly rounded, each. Place on a clean surface. Take out the baking tray from the refrigerator, ensure the chocolate is hardened, then slightly flatten the pistachio balls with the palm of your hand and place 1 ball into each chocolate cup. The trick here is to be sure that the pistachio balls do not touch the sides of the chocolate, as you want the white chocolate to completely cover the filling (unlike how you see in my photos!).
Pour 1 teaspoon of chocolate (you may need to re-melt it) on top of each pistachio ball, ensuring the filling is completely covered. To get a smooth top, do not use a spoon or knife to flatten or spread it; just pick up the tray and tilt it around (you may need to tap it gently on the countertop) to get the chocolate to cover the filling and you should end up with a completely smooth top. Repeat for each cup. Refrigerate until set, around an hour.
To serve, let the cups come to room temperature and for a more intense matcha flavor, dust some matcha over the top of the cups. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week (maybe more??).