Description
With its glossy dark chocolate glaze, nutty pistachio crunch, and silky chocolate mousse, this Pistachio Praline Entremet is the perfect showstopper for your next celebration. Whether you’re looking for an elegant dessert idea, a weekend pastry challenge, or a stunning option for your dinner party menu, this easy entremet recipe delivers all the gourmet flavor with step-by-step guidance. Perfect for anyone looking for dessert ideas that balance rich chocolate, creamy textures, and a nutty layer of surprise.
Ingredients
120 g pistachios (unsalted, shelled)
150 g granulated sugar
300 ml heavy cream
200 g dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa)
3 egg yolks
100 ml whole milk
10 g powdered gelatin (or 5 gelatin sheets)
100 g glucose syrup (or corn syrup)
150 g sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pâte sablée base (pre-baked rounds)
100 g unsalted butter
1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
1. Toast the pistachios at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, then caramelize with sugar in a pan. Spread on parchment, cool, and blend into coarse praline paste.
2. Cream butter and sugar for the pâte sablée base, add egg yolk, flour, and salt. Roll, cut into rounds, and bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes.
3. Heat milk, then whisk into yolks and sugar. Cook until thick, then stir in bloomed gelatin and chopped chocolate. Fold in whipped cream to make mousse.
4. Spoon mousse halfway into silicone molds. Freeze 10 minutes, add pistachio praline center, top with mousse, and finish with sablée discs. Freeze overnight.
5. Heat water, sugar, glucose, and condensed milk until boiling. Remove from heat, add chocolate and gelatin. Blend and strain glaze. Cool to 90°F (32°C).
6. Unmold frozen domes. Pour glaze evenly, let excess drip. Garnish with chopped pistachios. Chill for 2–3 hours before serving.
Notes
Make sure the mousse is frozen solid before glazing to ensure a flawless finish.
Use couverture chocolate instead of chips for smoother results and deeper flavor.
Don’t skip straining the glaze—it’s the key to a mirror-like shine.
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Glazing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dome
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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