Description
Elegant bite-sized tartlets filled with creamy pistachio custard and topped with crushed nuts.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted pistachios, shelled
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
12 mini tart shells (store-bought or homemade)
Crushed pistachios for garnish
Instructions
1. If needed, bake mini tart shells at 350°F for 10–12 minutes; cool completely.
2. Blend pistachios until finely ground.
3. In saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cream over medium heat until slightly thickened.
4. Remove from heat; stir in ground pistachios, butter, and vanilla.
5. Spoon or pipe filling into tart shells and chill 1 hour to set.
6. Garnish with crushed pistachios before serving.
Notes
Toast pistachios lightly for deeper flavor.
Chill tartlets before serving for the best texture.
Can be made a day ahead; keep refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking & Whisking
- Cuisine: European