Dark Chocolate and Pistachio Praline Tart
A rich tart featuring Baratti & Milano dark chocolate ganache layered over a crunchy pistachio praline base, bringing Italian elegance to your dessert table. This italian-inspired desserts ready in about 70 minutes layers all-purpose flour, cold and cubed unsalted butter, powdered sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 100g, cold and cubed unsalted butter
- 50g powdered sugar
- 150g, chopped Baratti & Milano dark chocolate
- 150ml heavy cream
- 100g, shelled and chopped unsalted pistachios
- 80g granulated sugar
- 30ml water
- 1 egg yolk
- pinch salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine 200g all-purpose flour, 50g powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add 100g cold cubed unsalted butter and rub between your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 1 egg yolk and mix until dough just comes together. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Roll chilled dough on a floured surface to 3mm thickness and fit into a 9-inch tart pan. Prick base with a fork, line with parchment and pie weights, then bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake another 10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- Step 3: In a small saucepan, combine 80g granulated sugar and 30ml water, cooking over medium heat until amber caramel forms, about 5-7 minutes. Immediately stir in 100g chopped pistachios, then spread onto parchment and let cool completely to form brittle.
- Step 4: Break pistachio brittle into small pieces and evenly sprinkle over the tart shell.
- Step 5: Heat 150ml heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat and pour over 150g chopped Baratti & Milano dark chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir gently until smooth and glossy.
- Step 6: Pour chocolate ganache over the pistachio brittle in the tart shell, smoothing the top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Dark Chocolate and Pistachio Praline Tart take to make?
Total time is about 70 minutes (40 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Dark Chocolate and Pistachio Praline Tart?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Dark Chocolate and Pistachio Praline Tart?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Dark Chocolate and Pistachio Praline Tart for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Dark Chocolate and Pistachio Praline Tart?
Italian desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
