Description
Chocolate Pistachio Ganache Tart – a decadent dessert with rich chocolate layers and creamy pistachio filling. Perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats.
Ingredients
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
Instructions
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Make the Chocolate Tart Shell: In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in powdered sugar and egg yolk. Add milk until dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Roll out dough, press into tart pan, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes. Cool completely.
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Bottom Ganache Layer: Heat cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth. Add vanilla and salt. Spread evenly into cooled tart shell and let set.
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Pistachio Layer: Blend pistachios until finely ground. Add milk, cream, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened. Add almond extract if using. Spread over bottom ganache.
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Top Ganache Layer: Heat cream and butter until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth. Spread over pistachio layer.
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Chill and Garnish: Refrigerate tart until firm. Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
Chill tart shell after baking to prevent sogginess.
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking & Chilling
- Cuisine: Modern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of tart)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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