Chocolate Pistachio Tart
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Prep: 25 minutes
Bake: 30 minutes
Serves: 6
Difficulty: easy
This tart is where ancient flavours meet modern comfort. Pistachios — once enjoyed by queens and emperors — are paired here with smooth dark chocolate for a dessert that’s both indulgent and easy to make. No need for fancy equipment or rare ingredients — just a few simple steps, and you’ll have a rustic showstopper perfect for autumn gatherings or a quiet moment with coffee.
Whether you’ve seen chocolate pistachio trending online or you’re just craving something a little special, this recipe brings the bakery to your home table.
🍫 Curious about how chocolate and pistachio became such a beloved pair? Read the full story behind this flavour combination here.
Ingredients
- For the base:
- 150g digestive biscuits or graham crackers
- 75g unsalted butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 200g dark chocolate (around 60–70% cocoa), chopped
- 200ml heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons honey or golden syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- For the pistachio layer:
- 100g shelled pistachios (unsalted)
- 2 tablespoons icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil or cream
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Topping:
- Chopped roasted pistachios
- Dark chocolate shavings or curls
Instructions
- Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into a tart tin and chill in fridge.
- Make pistachio paste: blitz pistachios, sugar, oil and almond extract until smooth. Spread over the chilled base.
- Heat cream with honey just until bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate, butter, salt and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Pour over the pistachio layer. Chill for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios and chocolate shavings before serving.
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