Description
Indulge in a slice of our Chocolate Pistachio Ganache Tart, a dessert that marries rich chocolate with the nutty essence of pistachios. This layered tart is an impressive centerpiece for any gathering, featuring a velvety chocolate ganache nestled within a cocoa pastry shell, topped with smooth pistachio cream and finished with a glossy chocolate layer. Perfect for both celebrations and everyday indulgence, each bite delivers satisfaction and joy. With straightforward steps and easily accessible ingredients, this recipe invites both novice and experienced bakers to create something truly special.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 100g dark chocolate (at least 60%)
- 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the tart shell by mixing flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl. Blend in cold butter until crumbly, then add egg yolk and cold milk until dough forms. Chill.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and blind bake the shell until set. Let cool.
- For the bottom ganache layer, heat cream, pour over chopped chocolate, stir until smooth, then add vanilla and salt.
- For the pistachio layer, blend pistachios with milk until smooth. Cook with heavy cream, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened; fold in roasted pistachios.
- Prepare the top ganache by heating cream and pouring it over chopped chocolate and butter; stir until glossy.
- Assemble layers in the tart shell: pour ganache first, then pistachio mixture, followed by the top ganache. Chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg