Chocolate cream with olive oil and pistachios

6 servings

60 minutes

Chocolate cream with olive oil and pistachios is an exquisite dessert of Greek cuisine that combines the tenderness of cream, the depth of chocolate, and the nutty crunch of pistachios. This dessert is inspired by Mediterranean traditions where olive oil is used not only in main dishes but also in sweets. The cream has a rich flavor with subtle hints of bitter chocolate softened by a creamy texture. Pistachios add a savory nutty note while wafers provide a crispy lightness. Such a dessert is perfect for a festive dinner or romantic evening. Its presentation in glasses makes it an elegant treat, and the layered structure allows one to enjoy every detail of the flavor. The unique combination of ingredients makes this dessert not only delicious but also aesthetically appealing.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1501.8
• Proteins: 16.2g
• Fats: 125.1g
• Carbohydrates: 77.8g

Ingredients

• Cane sugar: 100 g
• Ground pistachios: 240 g
• Sugar: 115 g
• Butter: 180 g
• Wheat flour: 100 g
• Dark chocolate 55%: 300 g
• Cream 35%: 500 ml
• Extra virgin olive oil: 200 ml
• Egg white: 0.5 glass

Cooking steps

1. Prepare pistachio crumbs. Melt 100 grams of butter, add 100 grams of brown sugar, 100 grams of pistachios, and flour. Mix in a mixer until the mixture is homogeneous. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. Once cooled, remove the wrap and chop into fine crumbs. Evenly spread the crumbs on greased baking paper, place in a preheated oven at 160 degrees, and bake for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 180 g
   • Cane sugar: 100 g
   • Ground pistachios: 240 g
   • Wheat flour: 100 g

2. Prepare chocolate cream. Whip the cream. Melt chocolate with olive oil in a water bath at 40–42 degrees. Gently mix with the whipped cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 35%: 500 ml
   • Dark chocolate 55%: 300 g
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 200 ml

3. Prepare pistachio waffles. Preheat the oven to 120 degrees. Mix 140 grams of ground pistachios, 115 grams of sugar, 0.5 cups of egg whites, and 80 grams of melted butter into a uniform batter. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Spoon the cooled mixture onto greased baking paper in portions. Shape each portion into a circle with a diameter of 5 cm. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground pistachios: 240 g
   • Sugar: 115 g
   • Egg white: 0.5 glass
   • Butter: 180 g

4. Assemble the dessert. In 4 tall glasses, place 1 tablespoon of pistachio crumbs. Evenly distribute half of the cream among the glasses. Add a layer of the remaining crumbs and cream. Decorate the dessert with pistachio wafers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground pistachios: 240 g