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No-bake chocolate pistachio cake Recipe

No-bake chocolate pistachio cake Recipe

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Indulge in the decadent flavors of this no-bake chocolate pistachio cake, with layers of pistachio cream, vegan chocolate ganache, and a crunchy almond and pistachio crust. Perfect for a special occasion or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

Low carb chocolate tart crust {gluten-free}

  • 1 cup almond flour (120g)
  • 1 cup pistachios, finely ground (120g)
  • 4 tablespoons cacao powder (60g)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Pistachio layer

  • 1 cup Pistachio spread OR store-bought vegan pistachio butter OR jello pistachio pudding

Chocolate ganache

  • 1 ¼ cups coconut milk (300ml), full-fat, chilled if possible
  • 10 oz dark chocolate (285g)
  • Pinch of sea salt

For topping:

  • ¼ cup chopped pistachios (30g)

Instructions

  1. Low carb chocolate tart crust: Line the base of a cake or tart pan with parchment paper. Mix almond flour, ground pistachios, cacao powder, sweetener, and salt. Press dough into the pan.
  2. Pistachio layer: Spread pistachio cream in the crust and chill for 2 hours.
  3. Vegan chocolate ganache: Heat coconut milk, pour over chocolate, and whisk until smooth. Pour over the pistachio layer.
  4. Assemble cake: Top with crushed pistachios and chill for 4 hours.

Notes

  • To make this vegan, use store-bought pistachio butter instead of cream filling.
  • For greener pistachio cream, add a teaspoon of matcha powder.

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