Description
Indulge in this vibrant layered pistachio dessert, featuring silky pistachio cream, crunchy layers, and a delightful sweetness that will impress at any gathering. Perfect for birthdays or dinner parties, this easy-to-make treat is visually stunning with its green layers and an unforgettable flavor blend of creaminess and nutty crunch. Everyone will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios (finely ground)
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Optional: chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Finely grind the unsalted pistachios in a food processor until sandy.
- In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whip until fluffy.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- Dissolve gelatin in warm milk; mix into the creamy mixture ensuring no clumps.
- Layer pistachio cream and ground pistachios in a dish or cups, aiming for three to four layers.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg