Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Pistachio Ganache Tart. A buttery chocolate crust filled with layers of silky ganache and creamy pistachio filling, topped with crunchy pistachio nuts.
Ingredients
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FOR THE CHOCOLATE TART SHELL
- 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
FOR THE BOTTOM GANACHE LAYER
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 100g dark chocolate (at least 60%), chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
FOR THE PISTACHIO LAYER
- 1 cup (130g) shelled unsalted pistachios (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
FOR THE TOP GANACHE LAYER
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 100g dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
GARNISH
- Chopped or whole roasted pistachios
Instructions
- MAKE THE CHOCOLATE TART SHELL: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the cubed cold butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in the egg yolk, then add cold milk until the dough comes together. Chill the dough, then press into a tart pan and bake.
- BLIND BAKE THE SHELL: Roll out the chilled dough, press into a tart pan, and bake with weights. Let cool before filling.
- PREPARE THE BOTTOM GANACHE LAYER: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, stir until smooth, mix in vanilla, and pour into tart shell. Chill.
- MAKE THE PISTACHIO CREAM LAYER: Blend pistachios and milk, cook with cream, sugar, and cornstarch until thickened. Fold in pistachios, spread over ganache layer, and chill.
- PREPARE THE TOP GANACHE LAYER: Heat cream, pour over chocolate and butter, stir until smooth. Pour over pistachio layer and smooth the top.
- GARNISH AND CHILL: Sprinkle pistachios around the edge of the tart. Chill before slicing.
Notes
- Make sure to chill the tart at various stages to allow the layers to set properly.
- You can customize the tart by adding different nuts or flavor extracts to the pistachio layer.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chocolate, Pistachio, Ganache, Tart, Dessert, Homemade
