Description
Decadent pistachio brownies topped with a rich white chocolate pistachio ganache, offering a nutty twist on the classic chocolate dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios (chopped)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1/4 cup pistachio paste (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool completely in the pan.
- To make the ganache, heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until just simmering.
- Pour hot cream over white chocolate chips and pistachio paste in a bowl. Let sit for 2–3 minutes, then stir until smooth and combined.
- Spread ganache over cooled brownies and refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, toast the pistachios before chopping.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for best ganache texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
