Heavenly Chocolate Pistachio Dome: Indulge in Bliss Today!
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A rich and indulgent dessert featuring a chocolate dome filled with pistachios, perfect for chocolate lovers.
- Author: Jessica
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted margarine
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup salted pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings (for decoration)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- In a saucepan, gently warm the heavy whipping cream over medium heat until it starts to bubble around the edges. Remove from the heat source.
- Stir in the chopped dark chocolate and margarine, allowing them to sit for about 3 minutes to soften. Mix until the mixture is silky and uniform.
- Blend in the confectioners’ sugar, almond extract, and sea salt until everything is well incorporated.
- Carefully fold in the chopped pistachios, making sure they are evenly mixed throughout the chocolate blend.
- Transfer the mixture into a spherical mold or a bowl lined with parchment paper, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even finish.
- Cover the mold with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, or until it has completely set.
- Once firm, gently release the sphere from the mold or bowl. Decorate the exterior with chocolate shavings for an elegant touch.
- Cut into wedges and serve chilled, optionally garnishing with extra chopped pistachios for added crunch.
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate experience, opt for bittersweet chocolate in place of dark chocolate.
- Enhance the flavor profile by adding 1 teaspoon of espresso powder to the chocolate mixture before chilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg