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Pistachio Mousse with Chocolate Ganache – Elegant No-Bake Dessert

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: DESSERTS
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Pistachio Mousse with Chocolate Ganache is a luxuriously creamy dessert that combines the rich nuttiness of pistachios with smooth, decadent chocolate ganache. Perfect for special occasions or a refined treat, this dessert delights the palate with its silky texture and harmonious flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Mousse

  • 1 cup Unsalted Roasted Pistachios
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream (fresh is best)
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar (granulated sugar can be substituted)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (almond extract can be used for a twist)

For the Chocolate Ganache

  • 8 ounces High-Quality Dark Chocolate (milk or white chocolate can be used)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (do not substitute with low-fat cream)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pistachio Mixture: Place unsalted, roasted pistachios in a food processor and blend until they become a fine powder. Be careful not to over-process to avoid releasing the oils from the nuts.
  2. Make Mousse Base: In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, freshly whipped cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Gently fold in the pistachio powder until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and evenly blended.
  3. Chill Mousse: Spoon the mousse mixture into serving glasses or bowls. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the mousse to fully set and develop its texture.
  4. Prepare Ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it is steaming but not boiling. Pour the hot cream over chopped dark chocolate and stir continuously until the ganache is silky and smooth.
  5. Assemble Dessert: Once the mousse has set, pour the cooled chocolate ganache evenly over the mousse layers. Optionally, garnish with crushed pistachios or a sprig of mint to add texture and color before serving.

Notes

  • Garnish with a sprig of mint for added visual appeal and freshness.
  • Use softly whipped cream to achieve the best mousse texture and lightness.
  • Ensure the heavy cream for the ganache is hot enough to melt the chocolate for a flawless ganache consistency.
  • For a flavor variation, substitute vanilla extract with almond extract.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/pistachio-mousse-with-chocolate-ganache-elegant-no-bake-dessert/