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Chocolate Pistachio Ganache Tart

Chocolate Pistachio Ganache Tart Recipe
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Indulge in the decadent Chocolate Pistachio Ganache Tart, a delightful dessert that impresses without taking hours to prepare. This tart features a rich cocoa pastry shell filled with luscious chocolate ganache and topped with a velvety pistachio cream layer, all finished off with a glossy dark chocolate ganache. Each slice offers a heavenly blend of textures and flavors, making it perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any gathering where you want to leave a lasting impression. Enjoy the elegance and deliciousness of this sophisticated yet simple dessert!

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 100g dark chocolate (at least 60%), chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 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)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 100g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Chopped or whole roasted pistachios

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. For the tart shell, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt. Blend in cold butter until crumbly. Mix in egg yolk and add cold milk until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Roll out the chilled dough, shape into tart pan, trim edges, and blind bake with weights for 25 minutes. Let cool.
  4. For the bottom ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chopped dark chocolate and stir until smooth. Add vanilla and salt; pour into cooled crust and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Blend pistachios with whole milk until smooth; cook with heavy cream, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened. Fold in some roasted pistachios; spread over ganache and chill again for 30–45 minutes.
  6. Prepare top ganache by heating more cream; pour over chocolate and butter until glossy. Spread evenly on pistachio layer.
  7. Garnish with chopped pistachios and chill for at least one hour before slicing.

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