Description

This luxurious pistachio tart is a must-try for dessert lovers looking for an elegant, easy recipe that brings gourmet flavors to the home kitchen. A buttery crust cradles a smooth, nutty pistachio filling made with real pistachio paste—perfect for those seeking sophisticated food ideas, whether it’s for a quick breakfast upgrade, a show-stopping dinner finale, or creative holiday dessert inspiration. Its vibrant green color and creamy texture make it a feast for the senses.

Ingredients

For the crust:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1 egg yolk

1–2 tbsp ice water (as needed)

For the pistachio filling:

1/2 cup creamy pistachio paste (unsweetened)

3/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup whole milk

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 egg yolks

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

For topping:

1/3 cup chopped roasted pistachios

Instructions

Whisk flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Add egg yolk and ice water, mix into dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
Roll out dough, press into tart pan, prick base. Blind bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes with pie weights. Remove weights and bake 10 more minutes. Cool.
In saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, salt. Stir in milk, cream, and pistachio paste. Heat until thickened.
Temper egg yolks with some hot mixture, then return to saucepan. Cook until glossy. Stir in vanilla.
Pour into cooled crust. Chill 4+ hours. Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.

Prep Time: 25 minutes (+ 30 min chilling)
Chill Time: 4 hours minimum
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert