Chocolate Pistachio Ganache Tart Recipe
Indulge in the exquisite Chocolate Pistachio Ganache Tart Recipe, a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate and creamy pistachios in an elegant layered presentation. This tart not only captivates the eye but also offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing. The crisp cocoa pastry shell serves as the perfect foundation for a luscious chocolate ganache, followed by a smooth pistachio cream layer and finished with another decadent layer of ganache. Whether you’re hosting a special gathering or simply treating yourself, this tart is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons cold milk (as needed)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 100g dark chocolate (at least 60%), chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (130g) shelled unsalted pistachios (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Chopped or whole roasted pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Mix in egg yolk and enough cold milk to form a dough. Chill.
- Roll out dough and press into tart pan. Blind bake for 15 minutes with weights, then remove weights and bake for an additional 10 minutes until firm. Cool completely.
- For the bottom ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth and add vanilla extract. Pour into cooled tart shell and chill to set.
- Blend pistachios and milk until smooth. Cook with heavy cream, sugar, and cornstarch until thickened. Fold in roasted pistachios; spread over the ganache layer and chill again.
- For the top ganache, heat cream until simmering; pour over chocolate and butter, stirring until glossy. Spread over pistachio layer.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios; chill for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg