Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Chocolate Pistachio Ganache Tart Recipe, a perfect dessert for any special occasion or an intimate gathering. This elegant tart features a rich cocoa pastry shell that cradles a silky dark chocolate ganache and a smooth pistachio cream filling. Topped with another layer of glossy ganache and garnished with roasted pistachios, this stunning dessert is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself, each bite offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (for bottom ganache layer)
- 100g dark chocolate (at least 60%), chopped (for bottom ganache layer)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for bottom ganache layer)
- Pinch of salt (for bottom ganache layer)
- 1 cup (130g) shelled unsalted pistachios (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk (for pistachio layer)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (for pistachio layer)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for pistachio layer)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for pistachio layer)
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional, for pistachio layer)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (for top ganache layer)
- 100g dark chocolate, chopped (for top ganache layer)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for top ganache layer)
- Chopped or whole roasted pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate tart shell by combining flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, salt, and cold butter until crumbly. Mix in egg yolk and cold milk to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Blind bake the shell at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes total, allowing it to cool completely.
- Make the bottom ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chopped dark chocolate until smooth. Pour into the cooled shell and chill until set.
- Blend pistachios with milk until smooth. Cook with heavy cream, sugar, and cornstarch until thickened. Spread over set ganache and chill again.
- Prepare the top ganache by heating cream and mixing with chocolate and butter until glossy. Pour over pistachio layer.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios and chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 68mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 47mg