Description
Indulge in the rich and luxurious flavors of this Chocolate Pistachio Tart with Ganache, a decadent Dubai-style dessert that combines a crisp chocolate tart shell, a creamy pistachio filling, and a velvety ganache topping, all garnished with roasted pistachios for a touch of elegance.
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Tart Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons cold milk
For the Pistachio Filling:
- 1 cup pistachios (shelled, unsalted)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Ganache Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Roasted pistachios, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the crust: In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, and powdered sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and milk; mix until dough forms. Press into a tart pan. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prick crust with a fork and bake for 15–18 minutes. Let cool.
- Make pistachio filling: Blend pistachios with heavy cream and milk until smooth. In a saucepan, combine puree with sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool slightly and pour into tart shell. Chill for 1 hour.
- Make ganache: Heat cream until steaming, pour over chopped chocolate and butter. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Pour over chilled pistachio layer.
- Refrigerate 2–4 hours until set. Garnish with roasted pistachios before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg