Description
Delicate Persian Pistachio Rose Tart whispers romantic culinary stories from Iran’s rich dessert traditions. Silky rose-infused custard nestled in a nutty pistachio crust promises elegant sweetness you’ll savor with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made tart shell
- 200 grams (7 ounces) shelled pistachios, finely ground
- 200 milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) heavy cream
- 200 grams (7 ounces) cream cheese, softened
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons rose water
- Edible rose petals for garnish
Raspberry Glaze Components:
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) raspberries
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) crushed pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a luxurious pistachio cream by whisking ground pistachios with cream cheese, sugar, heavy cream, and delicate rose water until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency that promises rich flavor and silky texture.
- Carefully transfer the pistachio cream into a prepared tart shell, ensuring an even, smooth surface using a flexible spatula to create a flawless foundation.
- Refrigerate the assembled tart for a minimum of two hours, allowing the filling to set firmly and develop a elegant, structured profile.
- Create a vibrant raspberry glaze by gently simmering fresh raspberries with sugar and water, transforming the fruits into a luscious, translucent liquid.
- Incorporate cornstarch to thicken the raspberry mixture, stirring continuously to prevent lumps and achieve a glossy, pourable consistency.
- Strain the raspberry glaze through a fine-mesh sieve to eliminate seeds, resulting in a pristine, jewel-toned coating.
- Once the tart has completely chilled, drizzle the cooled raspberry glaze across the surface, using gentle motions to distribute it evenly.
- Enhance the tart’s visual appeal by scattering crushed pistachios and delicate edible rose petals across the gleaming raspberry glaze.
- Slice the tart into elegant portions and serve chilled, presenting a dessert that balances nutty, floral, and fruity notes with sophisticated presentation.
Notes
- Enhance the nutty flavor by toasting ground pistachios lightly before mixing into the filling for a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt or coconut cream for a lighter, dairy-free alternative that maintains the creamy texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using honey or maple syrup, which add natural sweetness and complement the floral rose water notes.
- Create a gluten-free version by using almond flour or gluten-free graham cracker crumbs for the tart shell base.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg