Description
Indulge in these decadent Pistachio Brownies that are rich, fudgy, and topped with a luscious pistachio ganache. Perfect for any chocolate lover with a nutty twist!
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies:
- Cooking spray
- 10 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/2 c. (85 g.) dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp. almond or vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 3/4 c. (150 g.) granulated sugar
- 1/4 c. (52 g.) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 c. (60 g.) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 c. (20 g.) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 c. roasted, salted pistachios, divided, plus more, coarsely chopped, for topping
- 2/3 c. (113 g.) white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp. heavy cream
Ganache:
- 1/2 c. whole pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9″ x 9″ baking dish and line with parchment paper.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until golden brown. Add dark chocolate, extract, and salt; stir until smooth.
- Combine Sugars: Add granulated and brown sugars to the chocolate mixture; whisk until smooth.
- Add Eggs and Dry Ingredients: Whisk in eggs one at a time, then fold in flour, cocoa powder, and chopped pistachios. Spread batter in the prepared pan.
- Bake: Bake for 20-22 minutes until a tester comes out clean. Cool.
- Prepare Pistachio Paste: Boil whole pistachios, then blend them into a smooth paste with water.
- Make Ganache: Combine pistachio paste, white chocolate, cream, and salt. Microwave until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread the ganache over the cooled brownies and top with chopped pistachios.
Notes
- You can refrigerate the brownies for a firmer texture.
- Adjust the sweetness by using more or less sugar according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Pistachio Brownies, Brownie Recipe, Chocolate Pistachio Dessert
