Chocolate Pistachio Ganache Tart
Indulge in the luxurious layers of this Chocolate Pistachio Ganache Tart Recipe, where every slice is a delightful celebration of rich chocolate and creamy pistachio flavors. This elegant dessert combines a crunchy cocoa pastry shell with a velvety ganache and smooth pistachio cream, making it perfect for special occasions or simply to brighten up any weeknight. With its stunning presentation and irresistible taste, this tart will surely be the star of your dessert table. Easy to prepare and make ahead, it’s a family-friendly treat that brings smiles with every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 100g dark chocolate (at least 60%), chopped
- 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (divided)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Granulated sugar
Instructions
- Make the Tart Shell: Mix flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and milk as needed to form dough. Chill.
- Blind Bake: Roll out dough into a tart pan, prick with a fork, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes. Cool completely.
- Prepare Bottom Ganache: Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth. Pour into cooled tart shell and chill until set.
- Make Pistachio Cream: Blend pistachios with milk until smooth; combine with heavy cream, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook until thickened; fold in roasted pistachios.
- Assemble Layers: Spread pistachio cream over set ganache layer.
- Top Ganache: Repeat heating process with remaining cream and chocolate; pour over pistachio layer and chill to set.
- Garnish: Decorate with chopped or whole roasted pistachios before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg