Pistachio Brownies with Pistachio Ganache
Indulge in the luscious delight of Pistachio Brownies with Pistachio Ganache, a dessert that perfectly marries rich dark chocolate with the nutty crunch of pistachios. This easy-to-follow recipe will have you impressing friends and family in no time, whether for a cozy gathering or a festive celebration. With a gorgeous glossy ganache topping and the delightful combination of flavors, these brownies are sure to become your go-to sweet treat. Simple enough for beginner bakers yet sophisticated enough for special occasions, this decadent dessert is as rewarding to make as it is to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 170g unsalted butter
- 300g dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 250g granulated sugar
- 120g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 227g white chocolate, finely chopped
- 120g heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons pistachio paste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 335°F (170°C) and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale. Melt butter and dark chocolate together; combine with egg mixture.
- Stir in vanilla extract and fold in flour and salt until just combined. Gently mix in chopped pistachios.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until slightly cracked on top. Cool completely.
- For ganache, heat cream until bubbling; pour over white chocolate and let sit before stirring in pistachio paste.
- Allow ganache to cool then spread over cooled brownies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg