Pistachio Mousse With Chocolate Ganache Recipe
Pistachio Mousse With Chocolate Ganache a decadent yet airy pistachio mousse layered over rich chocolate ganache, perfect for elegant dessert presentations or casual indulgence at home.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Ganache
- 200 g 7 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
- 200 ml ¾ cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter optional
For the Pistachio Mousse
- 150 g 1 ¼ cups shelled pistachios, unsalted
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 250 ml 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 100 g ½ cup mascarpone cheese, softened
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate; stir to make ganache, spoon into glasses, chill.
- Blend pistachios with sugar, salt, vanilla, and cream to make pistachio paste.
- Whip cream to soft peaks; fold into mascarpone and pistachio paste to make mousse.
- Layer mousse over chilled ganache; smooth and refrigerate 2+ hours.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios, chocolate curls, or gold dust before serving.