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Decadent Pistachio Mousse with Rich Chocolate Ganache

Indulge in Decadent Pistachio Mousse with Rich Chocolate Ganache

A luxurious Decadent Pistachio Mousse with Rich Chocolate Ganache that captivates with nutty allure and rich decadence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 1 cup Fresh Pistachios Shelled and unsalted
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use coconut cream for vegan option
  • ½ cup Sugar Consider using agave or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Gelatin Use agar-agar for vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons Water Used for blooming the gelatin
For the Chocolate Ganache
  • 4 ounces Dark Chocolate High-quality for best flavor
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be used for vegan alternative

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Medium saucepan
  • Small bowl
  • microwave
  • Whisk
  • Serving Glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Process the shelled fresh pistachios in a food processor until fine.
  2. Heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a medium saucepan until it simmers, then add sugar, salt, and vanilla.
  3. Fold the ground pistachios into the cream mixture and let cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Bloom 2 teaspoons of gelatin in 2 tablespoons of water, then gently heat to dissolve.
  5. Stir the dissolved gelatin into the pistachio cream mixture to combine.
  6. Pour the mousse mixture into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  7. For the ganache, heat ½ cup of heavy cream until simmering, then pour over dark chocolate and stir.
  8. Pour the ganache over the set mousse and garnish with chopped pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe can be made vegan by using coconut cream and agar-agar.

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