Description

Indulge in the luxurious Chocolate Pistachio Ganache Tart, a dessert that is as visually stunning as it is delicious. This decadent tart features a rich cocoa pastry shell, layered with creamy chocolate ganache and a nutty pistachio filling. Perfect for any celebration or an elegant evening at home, each slice delivers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures that will leave your guests wanting more.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
1 large egg yolk
1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
1/2 cup heavy cream
100g dark chocolate
1/2 cup heavy cream
100g dark chocolate
granulated sugar
cornstarch
almond extract
vanilla extract

Instructions

For the tart shell, mix flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly; blend in egg yolk and chill.
Blind bake the shell at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes until firm.
Prepare the bottom ganache by heating cream and pouring over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth and chill in the tart shell.
Make the pistachio layer by blending pistachios with milk; cook with cream and sugar until thickened. Fold in chopped pistachios and spread over set ganache.
Create the top ganache by combining heated cream with chocolate and butter; pour over pistachio layer.
Chill the finished tart for at least one hour before slicing.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Gourmet

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 370
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 65mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: For added elegance, garnish with roasted pistachios or a drizzle of caramel sauce. You can substitute almonds or hazelnuts for a different flavor profile.