Chocolate Pistachio Tart

Name: Chocolate Pistachio Tart
Prep time: PT25 minutesM
Cook time: PT30 minutesM
Total time: PT25 minutes30 minutesM
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: For the base:; 150g digestive biscuits or graham crackers; 75g unsalted butter, melted; For the filling:; 200g dark chocolate (around 60–70% cocoa), chopped; 200ml heavy cream; 2 tablespoons honey or golden syrup; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; A pinch of salt; For the pistachio layer:; 100g shelled pistachios (unsalted); 2 tablespoons icing sugar; 2 tablespoons neutral oil or cream; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional); Topping:; Chopped roasted pistachios; Dark chocolate shavings or curls

ByWei Ling

Sep 12, 20251 min

5.0(19)

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Servings

Difficulty

easy

Discover how to make this rich and elegant chocolate pistachio tart at home. With layers of creamy ganache and nutty pistachio paste, it’s a simple yet impressive dessert perfect for autumn.

5.0 (19 ratings)

This tart is where ancient flavours meet modern comfort. Pistachios — once enjoyed by queens and emperors — are paired here with smooth dark chocolate for a dessert that’s both indulgent and easy to make. No need for fancy equipment or rare ingredients — just a few simple steps, and you’ll have a rustic showstopper perfect for autumn gatherings or a quiet moment with coffee.

Whether you’ve seen chocolate pistachio trending online or you’re just craving something a little special, this recipe brings the bakery to your home table.

🍫 Curious about how chocolate and pistachio became such a beloved pair? Read the full story behind this flavour combination here.

Chocolate Pistachio Tart

Prep: 25 minutesCook: 30 minutesServes: 6easy

Ingredients

For the base:
150g digestive biscuits or graham crackers
75g unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
200g dark chocolate (around 60–70% cocoa), chopped
200ml heavy cream
2 tablespoons honey or golden syrup
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
For the pistachio layer:
100g shelled pistachios (unsalted)
2 tablespoons icing sugar
2 tablespoons neutral oil or cream
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Topping:
Chopped roasted pistachios
Dark chocolate shavings or curls

Instructions

1
Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into a tart tin and chill in fridge.
2
Make pistachio paste: blitz pistachios, sugar, oil and almond extract until smooth. Spread over the chilled base.
3
Heat cream with honey just until bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate, butter, salt and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
4
Pour over the pistachio layer. Chill for at least 2 hours or until set.
5
Garnish with chopped pistachios and chocolate shavings before serving.