Pistachio Butter Cups
Updated Nov 30, 2025
The latest version of a butter cup with a Mediterranean twist, these Chocolate Pistachio Butter Cups are simple to make and so good!
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2-InGREDIENT Chocolate Cups!
One of my favorite treats is Peanut Butter Cups, but I’m also obsessed with Pistachio Butter, so I put the two together to create these sweet and delicious pistachio butter cups. Because of the popularity of the Dubai Chocolate Bar, I know a lot of you are making your own pistachio butter or buying it to make the bar and having some leftover.
The good thing is you can use it to make these pistachio butter cups and they won’t disappoint! Make just one or make a whole muffin tray worth of cups to snack on for a couple of weeks or freeze for later.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Pistachio Butter Cups Ingredients
- Chocolate: Use any chocolate chips or chocolate bar and melt it.
- Pistachio Butter: It’s pretty easy to find it in many grocery stores or online or it’s also easy to make homemade pistachio butter or pistachio cream (more sweet and runny)
How to Make Pistachio butter Cups
Pistachio Butter Cups
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil melted
- 6 tablespoons pistachio butter
- sea salt optional
Instructions
- Line a 6-cavity muffin tin with paper muffins liners and set aside.
- Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt in the microwave using 30-second intervals until the chocolate is fully melted.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate mixture to each muffin liner. Use a silicone pastry brush or the back of a spoon to spread the chocolate about ⅓ of the way up the muffin liner to form the base of the chocolate cup. Make sure the bottoms of the cups are smoothed into an even layer, then place in the freezer to firm up for 10 minutes.
- When the chocolate is firm, place 1 tablespoon of pistachio butter into each chocolate cup. Use an offset spatula to smooth the pistachio butter into a single layer. Place in the freezer to firm up for 10 minutes.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of the remaining chocolate on top of each chocolate cup and spread the chocolate into an even layer. Sprinkle the tops with flaky salt (if desired), then place back in the freezer for an additional 10 to 20 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure to melt the chocolate properly. Make sure you use a dry, microwave-safe bowl. Heat the chocolate in 30-second increments and stir with a dry spoon in between each interval, just until the chocolate chips are almost melted, then continue stirring until they’ve melted all the way. Here are more tips for melting chocolate.
- Use an offset spatula. If you have one, use an offset spatula to spread and level the chocolate and pistachio butter. It just makes the presentation better.
- Sprinkle sea salt while the chocolate is still melted. This will help it stick to the top of your pistachio butter cups.
FAQs
Since the chocolate is not properly tempered, it might melt if you keep it at room temperature, so I think it’s best stored in the fridge.
Yes! To freeze them, place them in an airtight container and place them in the freezer. They will keep for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature for a few minutes and they’re good to go!
Comments
Pista has lot of recipes and has lot of benefits also
Pistachios benefits:Need to include in your Diet.
Enjoyed…thanks for sharing
Merci!!
These look delicious, but can I substitute a different oil for grapeseed? Like coconut?
Yes you can! That will work 🙂
This takes things to another level ?? I can’t wait to try this and it looks like it’s simple enough for me to try :)))
I’ve never had pistachio butter before, but it’s gorgeous and I’m up for any nut-chocolate combo, so I think I’m going to have to try it! Yum!
Yes, you can’t go wrong with pistachios and chocolate! So good!