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    Home ▸ Vegan Sauces and Toppings

    Pistachio Buffalo Cream

    Last modified: October 23, 2018. Originally posted: January 23, 2015 By Sophia DeSantis

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    Pistachio buffalo cream

    Creamy, tangy with a spicy bite to it! This pistachio buffalo cream sauce is quick and easy to make and great on everything from tacos to burgers!

    A small wooden bowl filled with Pistachio buffalo cream

    This super quick and easy sauce has become one of my favorite ways to mix it up with my adoration of hot sauce! It's no secret, I LOVE hot sauce. My husband thinks I have a certified addiction and has often told me I need intervention, typical reaction from a hot sauce hater.

    He thinks that I'm burning the baby in my belly by all that I eat. I put it on everything! Literally...I don't know if I can survive without it. What do you mean that's the definition of addiction?! I don't have a problem, it's totally normal to need hot sauce with every meal.

    In fact, my body tolerates it so well, I can eat it even during pregnancy with no complications. In fact, I get heartburn if I don't have it! So in my book, if my body likes it, then it's as necessary as water. Which reminds me, I should probably work on drinking more to help balance out the sodium in the hot sauce 😉

    A spoons cooping up some Pistachio buffalo cream sauce from a wooden bowl

    So in my quest to find new and inventive ways to incorporate this amazing condiment into my diet, I came across the idea of creating a vegan creamy version. I didn't like the idea of cashews, as they are too sweet.

    Even my cashew walnut cream just didn't hit the nail on the head. And then in the midst of my "creating with pistachios obsession" (okay maybe I do get into just a few obsessive stages), the light bulb went off and BAM, pistachio cream was born.

    Pistachios are the perfect nut to accompany buffalo sauce. The rich flavors of both go together like peanut butter and jelly. I LOVE the combo and I know you will too!

    So go put those pistachios on your shopping list and make this. You won't regret it! And just wait until you see what it's going on next...you will die!!! Stay tuned for something mouthwatering!

    As always, I love comments on the blog if you make it, so make sure to let me know! You can also tag me on Instagram at veggiesdontbite #veggiesdontbite so I don’t miss it! Hope you enjoy!

    A small wooden bowl filled with Pistachio buffalo cream

    Pistachio Buffalo Cream

    Sophia DeSantis
    Creamy, tangy, with a spicy bite to it! You will use this quick and easy to make sauce in everything from tacos to burgers!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    soaking time 8 hours hrs
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course 30 Minutes or Less, Condiment
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings (1 cup)
    Calories 336 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup  raw unsalted pistachios
    • 2 tablespoons - ¼ cup buffalo cayenne pepper type hot sauce like Franks (depending on how spicy you like it)
    • ½-1 cup water if needed, depending on how much buffalo sauce you use and how thin or thick you want it

    Instructions
     

    • Soak pistachios overnight to soften, especially if not using a high speed blender. Pistachios are fairly soft without soaking, but this will yield a smoother and fluffier sauce.
    • Place ingredients into a high speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Douse everything you eat with it. It's amazing!

    Notes

    You can also use roasted pistachios but you may get a slightly different taste. Make sure they are unsalted though as the cayenne pepper sauce has plenty of salt and it will be much too salty with both.

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 12gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 176mgPotassium: 604mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 6.6mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2.4mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Emily Kemp

      August 28, 2018 at 11:29 am

      I had no idea you could make such a thick and creamy sauce from pistachios!

      Reply
    2. Tanya

      January 05, 2018 at 12:28 pm

      Oh my! This sounds DELICIOUS! I have some local Persian grocery stores nearby that are a goldmine for fresh, raw and reasonably priced pistachios.... I must head there soon to stock up!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        January 06, 2018 at 3:33 pm

        Thank you Tanya! It really is so good. I hope you like it! Lucky you that you have such great access to the pistachios!

        Reply
    3. Danielle

      July 11, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      Could this be made with either cashews or almonds? Unfortunately those are the only two kinds of nuts I can have.

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        July 12, 2016 at 3:05 pm

        Hi Danielle! YES! Use almonds. I bet it would be delicious! Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
        • Danielle

          July 12, 2016 at 5:21 pm

          Will do!! I can't wait to try it!
          Thank you.

    4. Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen

      February 27, 2015 at 12:12 pm

      So, I made this tonight and it is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I honestly wanted to drink it with a straw - it's that good!! The pistachios give the sauce such a delicious and rich flavour 🙂 We used this sauce on pizza instead of vegan cheese and also as a pizza dip!! Thanks for the great recipe! Oh and the only change that I made was the I used roasted pistachios because that's what I had on hand! Delicious!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        February 27, 2015 at 3:14 pm

        SO AWESOME!!! I'm so happy you guys liked it...told you it could actually be soup, lol! And using the roasted pistachios is fine, I know the raw are hard to find. I put it on everything, especially pizza!!

        Reply
    5. Be Sol-Ful

      January 26, 2015 at 9:39 pm

      I'll have to look for raw unsalted...haven't seen them around. Like I said on your IG post, I'm pretty sure I could eat this with a spoon 🙂

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        January 26, 2015 at 10:09 pm

        Oh I do! HA! Yes, the raw unsalted are harder to find, I get mine online on Amazon or Vitacost but also find them in the bulk bins at Sprouts. But you could use the roasted as well with similar results, just make sure they are unsalted or you will get way too much salt in the dip. Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    6. tee bone

      January 26, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      Where...not after...Sorry

      Reply
    7. tee bone

      January 26, 2015 at 3:09 pm

      I've never seen raw pistachios...after do you get yours?

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        January 26, 2015 at 3:14 pm

        Hi there! I sometimes get mine online. But I've also seen them at a few local places in the bulk bins. My local Sprouts has them. You can try Amazon or Vitacost! But if you use roasted it would work as well, just a slightly different taste. Just make sure they are unsalted.

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        • tee bone

          January 26, 2015 at 6:07 pm

          Thanks...no Sprouts so I'll try online...can't wait to try this...& the onion rings to do in this!!!

        • veggiesdontbite

          January 26, 2015 at 6:30 pm

          Awesome! Let me know when you do!

    8. The Vegan 8

      January 23, 2015 at 9:19 am

      You know I'm a hot sauce addict too, lol! I love pistachios too! You gotta try Richa's spicy mustard sauce too, omg! I just created a large batch last night, but I changed it up a bit because I'm creating a new recipe inspired by it (added some garlic, apple cider vinegar, water instead of milk, etc.) but it's one of my favorite dips I've ever tasted. I was up late last night eating it, lol! Once I run out, I'll have to try this! I am real picky about ingredient lists on premade stuff, is the ingredient list clean on buffalo hot sauce? I'm curious, because I've never bought any. Thanks!

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      • veggiesdontbite

        January 23, 2015 at 10:55 am

        Thank you! Yes, I've wanted to try Richa's as well but we arent really dijon mustard fans. I am the only one that likes it certain ways, and I think I'd like it here but the rest don't like it at all. But I will try it for me at some point for sure because spicy gets me every time! Im pretty picky myself when I buy premade stuff. The Original Franks is pure and simple: Aged Cayenne Red Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt And Garlic Powder. There are many other ones out there as well and I always say just read the labels. The best ones are made with all things recognizable!

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        • The Vegan 8

          January 23, 2015 at 5:51 pm

          Oh that's awesome! Perfect ingredient list! Yes, I didn't use Dijon mustard either, I used regular mustard and added a couple of my own flavorings. It was tangy and spicy and super creamy...I'm imagining yours would taste as awesome since it's creamy and spicy with hot sauce too, just without the mustard flavor. I love it all!! I'm intrigued to try pistachios as well because I'm used to cashews or other nut butters, so I bet this would be a nice change up.

        • veggiesdontbite

          January 23, 2015 at 6:15 pm

          That's exactly why I tried experimenting with pistachios! A super nice change up! I have always loved pistachios so why not puree them into cream? Lol! And good to know about the regular mustard. Will have to try soon!

    9. bscartabello

      January 23, 2015 at 6:10 am

      Oh yeah... I have raw pistachios and Frank's Red Hot. Totally making this.

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        January 23, 2015 at 7:05 am

        Awesome!! Make sure to tell me how you like it!!

        Reply

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