Godiva Pistachio Torte 🍰

Introduction:

Indulge in the divine flavors of this heavenly Godiva Pistachio Torte recipe, perfect for any occasion from lovewithrecipes.com. This delightful dessert combines the richness of pistachios with the smoothness of chocolate ganache, creating a treat that will impress all your guests. With a prep time of just 30 minutes and a total time of 1 hour and 35 minutes, this torte is an ideal choice for a weeknight indulgence or a special Christmas feast.

Recipe Information:

• Category: Dessert
• Keywords: Fruit, Nuts, Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
• Servings: 8
• Calories per Serving: 494.5
• Fat Content: 30.9g
• Saturated Fat Content: 12.7g
• Cholesterol Content: 189.2mg
• Sodium Content: 86mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 45.7g
• Fiber Content: 4.2g
• Sugar Content: 33.5g
• Protein Content: 12.4g

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Making the Torte:

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
2. Spread pistachios in a single layer in a shallow-sided pan and toast for 12 to 15 minutes or until their skins begin to loosen, ensuring they don’t brown.
3. Increase oven temperature to 325°F.
4. Butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
5. Place toasted pistachios and flour in a food processor and process until medium-fine, then set aside.
6. In a mixing bowl, beat egg yolks and half of the sugar until thick and light using an electric mixer at high speed, then transfer the yolk mixture to a small bowl.
7. In another mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until soft peaks form, then gradually add the remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
8. Pour the yolk mixture over the beaten whites and sprinkle with rose water and grated lemon zest.
9. Sprinkle one-third of the pistachio mixture on top and gently fold until partially combined, then repeat with the remaining pistachio mixture until evenly combined.
10. Spread the batter in the prepared pan, mounding it in the center, and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Cool the torte in the pan on a wire rack.

Making the Ganache:

1. Heat cream in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
2. Remove from heat and stir in dark chocolate until melted and smooth.
3. Stir in cognac and let cool.

Assembly:

1. Slice the cooled torte in half and spread raspberry jam between the layers.
2. Assemble the layers and frost the entire torte with ganache, smoothing the surface with an offset metal spatula.
3. Garnish with sugared pistachios.

Enjoy the luxurious flavors of this Godiva Pistachio Torte, a delectable treat that will leave everyone craving for more!