Homemade Pistachio Butter Cups

Homemade Pistachio Butter Cups are a fun twist on the classic Reese’s peanut butter cup! With creamy pistachio butter paired perfectly with chocolate, this recipe is easy to make and creates a fancy treat that’s perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself.

Pistachio Butter

Pistachio butter offers a unique, nutty flavor that’s slightly sweet and earthy. It pairs beautifully with chocolate, creating a luxurious combination that feels indulgent yet homemade. Moreover, it’s a great alternative for those who can’t eat peanuts or want to try something new. If you use pistachio butter with added sugar, just skip the powdered sugar in the recipe entirely. I use pistachio butter from the Greek island Aegina because it’s famous for its amazing flavor, but any smooth kind you have works great. Just skip the crunchy stuff—it’s all about that creamy texture!

How to make Homemade Pistachio Butter Cups

Melt the chocolate

• Chop the chocolate into small pieces (or use chocolate chips).

• Combine the chopped chocolate, 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil, and 2 teaspoons of Nutella in a heatproof bowl.

• Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and glossy.

Coat the liners

I prefer to use mini-sized muffin liners, but you can mix mini and medium if you want some variety. Mini ones are perfect for bite-sized treats, while medium ones give you a bit more to enjoy!

• Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each paper liner. Tilt and rotate the liner to coat the sides evenly, about halfway up.

• Chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to set.

Crush the crackers / cookies

• To crush the cracker-cookies, try one of these methods: place the cookies in a zip-top bag, press out the air, seal it, and use a rolling pin or heavy bottle to crush them into fine crumbs; or, toss the cookies into a food processor or chopper and pulse until you get fine crumbs.

• Mix the crumbs with powdered sugar in a bowl, then set it aside. However, if you’re using pistachio butter that already has added sugar, you can skip the powdered sugar to keep the sweetness balanced.

Prepare the pistachio filling

• In a small pot over medium-low heat, stir together pistachio butter and butter until smooth. Don’t rush—use low heat to keep everything creamy.

• Once it’s melted, add the crunched cookies and stir until combined.

Add the filling

• Once the chocolate hardens, spoon in the pistachio filling. Keep it below the chocolate edge.

Seal the Cups

• If the remaining melted chocolate has hardened too much, simply warm it up again. Spoon the chocolate over the pistachio filling to cover it completely. If the remaining melted chocolate has hardened too much, simply warm it up again.

• Sprinkle a pinch of crushed pistachios on top before the chocolate sets for added crunch and flair.

• Let it sit for a few minutes, then refrigerate for about 20 minutes until the chocolate is firm.

These treats are a fun, tasty twist on a classic! Perfect for when you want something familiar but a little different. Enjoy!

Note: Swap the pistachio butter for peanut butter to create a delicious Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup copycat!

If you like Homemade Pistachio Butter Cups, you may also like:

Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars

Pistachio Salami

Honey and Peanut Butter Candy

Enjoy!