Description
Pistachio chocolate ganache brings luxurious Mediterranean flavors to dessert tables with elegant simplicity. Rich pistachios blend seamlessly with smooth chocolate, creating a velvety spread perfect for pastries, cakes, and intimate moments of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 medium eggs (150 grams / 5.3 ounces)
- 90 grams (3.2 ounces) granulated sugar
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) almond flour
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) ground pistachios
Dairy and Soft Ingredients:
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) butter
- 15 grams (0.5 ounces) pistachio paste
Chocolate Ganache Ingredients:
- 65 grams (2.3 ounces) dark chocolate
- 70 grams (2.5 ounces) heavy cream (30% fat)
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) heavy cream (30% fat)
- 6 grams (0.2 ounces) acacia honey
Instructions
- Finely chop 65 grams () of dark chocolate and place in a heat-resistant mixing bowl.
- In a small saucepan, combine 70 milliliters (2.4 fluid ounces) of heavy cream with 6 grams () of honey. Heat gently until the mixture just reaches a simmer, stirring to prevent scorching.
- Gradually pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate, using a whisk to create a smooth, glossy emulsion. Stir continuously to ensure complete chocolate integration.
- Incorporate 150 milliliters (5.1 fluid ounces) of cold heavy cream into the chocolate mixture, whisking until fully combined and uniform in texture.
- Cover the ganache surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to allow complete cooling and setting.
- Remove the chilled ganache from the refrigerator and use an electric mixer to whip the mixture. Beat until the texture becomes firm and holds stable peaks, creating a smooth, pipeable consistency.
- Transfer the whipped ganache to a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip. Carefully pipe the ganache over a completely cooled cake surface.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with whole and roughly chopped pistachio nuts, sprinkled artfully across the piped ganache.
Notes
- This decadent ganache transforms a simple dessert into a luxurious treat with minimal ingredients.
- Chilling allows the ganache to develop a rich, velvety texture that holds its shape perfectly.
- Honey adds subtle sweetness and helps create a smoother, more stable chocolate mixture.
- Using dark chocolate provides a deep, intense flavor that balances beautifully with creamy pistachios.
- Cold cream helps stabilize the ganache, ensuring a silky, pipeable consistency that won’t melt quickly.
- Whipping incorporates air, creating a light, fluffy texture that looks stunning when piped on cakes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 725 kcal
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 63g
- Saturated Fat: 32g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 275mg