Description
An irresistible Pistachio Mousse with a silky chocolate ganache, quick to assemble and elegantly presented.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1–1.5 cups ground pistachios
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 oz chocolate chips
- 1 tsp gelatin (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: measure cream, pistachios, sugar, vanilla, and bloom gelatin if using.
- Grind the pistachios in a food processor until finely ground.
- Whip the cream to soft peaks, add powdered sugar and vanilla, and continue whipping to stiff peaks.
- Combine ground pistachios with remaining cream and gelatin if used; fold in whipped cream until homogeneous.
- Portion into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Make the ganache by heating cream and stirring in chocolate until smooth.
- Pour cooled ganache over chilled mousse and garnish with pistachios.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using a touch of pistachio extract or citrus zest. Serve in glasses for an elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Ganache Preparation
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg