Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Pistachio Tart with a creamy pistachio paste filling. A buttery crust holds a decadent mixture of pistachio, sugar, eggs, and cream, topped with crunchy pistachio pieces. This elegant dessert is perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons ice water
For the filling:
- 3/4 cup creamy pistachio paste
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For topping:
- Chopped roasted pistachios
- Dusting of powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Make the crust: Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and pulse again. Drizzle in ice water gradually until dough starts to come together. Chill dough, then roll out, fit into a tart pan, and bake.
- Prepare the filling: Cream pistachio paste, sugar, and softened butter. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in cream and vanilla. Pour into baked tart shell and bake until set.
- Finish the tart: Cool the tart, garnish with pistachios and powdered sugar. Refrigerate if making ahead.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, use roasted pistachio paste.
- The tart can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
