Dark Chocolate Pistachio Tart: A Decadent Dessert Recipe to Delight Your Taste Buds
A decadent dessert recipe that combines rich dark chocolate with crunchy pistachios for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups pistachios, shelled
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, blend the pistachios until finely ground.
- In a bowl, mix the ground pistachios, cocoa powder, sugar, melted butter, and salt until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a tart pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content.
- Garnish with additional pistachios or sea salt before serving for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg