Description
Delicate pistachio tartlets dance with Mediterranean charm, offering a luxurious dessert experience. Crisp pastry shells cradle rich, nutty filling, inviting you to savor each delightful bite of pure culinary elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Pistachio Tartlet Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) pistachios, shelled
- 1 pre-made tart shell
- 1 egg
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fluid ounces) heavy cream
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Enriching and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) butter, softened
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare a food processor to finely pulverize pistachios into a delicate powder, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Combine the ground pistachios with remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly until a uniform, silky mixture develops.
- Carefully distribute the pistachio blend evenly into prepared tart shells, using a spatula to create a smooth, level surface.
- Position the tartlets in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F), allowing them to bake for approximately 18-20 minutes.
- Monitor the tartlets as they transform, looking for a golden hue and a set filling that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let the tartlets cool completely at room temperature to stabilize their delicate structure.
- Enhance the presentation by delicately drizzling honey or sprinkling freshly chopped pistachios over the surface for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Toast pistachios lightly before grinding to enhance their nutty flavor and release more oils, creating a richer taste profile.
- Ensure tart shells are pre-baked or chilled to prevent soggy bottoms and maintain a crisp texture.
- Substitute dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives like almond cream and vegan butter for a dairy-free version that retains the same creamy consistency.
- Check tartlets at the 15-minute mark to prevent over-browning, as ovens can vary in temperature and performance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 324
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 73mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg