Description
Silky pistachio fondant showcases delicate French pastry techniques with rich Mediterranean flavors. Luxurious chocolate ganache elevates this dessert, offering you a sublime culinary experience that merges elegance and indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g (5.3 oz) eggs
- 90 g (3.2 oz) granulated sugar
- 75 g (2.6 oz) butter
- 75 g (2.6 oz) ground pistachios
- 75 g (2.6 oz) almond flour
- 50 g (1.8 oz) mascarpone
- 70 g (2.5 oz) heavy cream
- 150 g (5.3 oz) heavy cream
- 15 g (0.5 oz) pistachio paste
- 65 g (2.3 oz) dark chocolate
- 6 g (0.2 oz) acacia honey
Instructions
- Chocolate Preparation: Melt dark chocolate meticulously using a microwave or double boiler, maintaining a water-free environment to prevent chocolate seizing.
- Cream Infusion: Combine heavy cream and honey in a saucepan, heating to a gentle boil while stirring consistently to create a rich, aromatic base.
- Ganache Formation: Pour hot cream-honey mixture over melted chocolate in controlled increments, whisking vigorously to develop a smooth, glossy ganache with a luxurious sheen.
- Cream Integration: Fold cold heavy cream into the chocolate mixture, blending thoroughly to achieve a uniform, silky texture.
- Chilling Process: Seal ganache with plastic wrap directly touching the surface and refrigerate for 4 hours, allowing flavor development and complete cooling.
- Whipping Technique: Retrieve chilled ganache and whip using an electric mixer until firm, stable peaks form, creating a silky smooth consistency perfect for decorative applications.
- Presentation and Garnish: Pipe whipped chocolate ganache onto a cooled cake surface using a decorative tip, then artfully sprinkle pistachio halves and finely chopped pistachio pieces to elevate visual and textural appeal.
Notes
- Prevent Chocolate Seizing: Avoid any water contact when melting chocolate to maintain a smooth, glossy texture.
- Perfect Cream Infusion: Gently boil cream and honey, then pour slowly over chocolate to create a luxurious ganache base.
- Chilling Technique: Cover ganache directly with plastic wrap touching the surface to prevent skin formation and ensure optimal texture.
- Whipping Precision: Use an electric mixer to create firm, silky peaks that hold their shape for beautiful cake decoration.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 373
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 64 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg