1 cup shelled pistachios
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 to 4 tablespoons milk or cream
1 to 2 tablespoons neutral oil or melted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Blanch pistachios in boiling water for 1 minute
Drain and rub off the skins
Dry the pistachios completely
Blend pistachios until finely ground
Add powdered sugar and salt
Add milk or cream gradually
Add oil or melted butter
Add vanilla extract
Blend until smooth and creamy
Adjust thickness with more milk or cream
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator