Pistachio Mousse with Chocolate Ganache
A delicious and creamy pistachio mousse topped with rich chocolate ganache, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted pistachios, shelled
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- Pistachio bits for garnish
Instructions
- Soak pistachios in water for at least 2 hours, then drain and blend until smooth.
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Fold the pistachio paste into the whipped cream gently until fully combined.
- Pour the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, prepare the chocolate ganache by heating 1/2 cup of heavy cream and pouring it over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Once the mousse has set, pour a layer of chocolate ganache over the mousse.
- Garnish with crunchy pistachio bits before serving.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality pistachios for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg