Pistachio Treat No Eggs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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½ teaspoon almond essence
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⅔ cup of pistachio paste (173g), homemade or from the store
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1¼ cups cold heavy cream (290g)
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1 cup room-temperature mascarpone cheese (8 oz)
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1 teaspoon of pure vanilla
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⅓ cup sugar (73g), granulated
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon of alcohol such as amaretto (optional)
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2 cups of brewed strong coffee
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¼ teaspoon pistachio extract
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45 ladyfingers (two boxes, each 3.5 oz)
→ For Decoration
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A little pistachio paste (mix with water if it's too thick)
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Bits of chopped pistachios
# Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl, blend together the pistachio paste and a quarter of the heavy cream using a whisk or hand mixer until it's fully smooth. Then, add in mascarpone, vanilla, almond essence, and salt. Whisk until creamy and lump-free.
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Use a stand mixer with a whisk head, or hand beaters in another bowl, to whip the last 1 cup heavy whipping cream and sugar until stiff peaks develop.
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Take the whipped cream and gently fold it into the mascarpone mixture with a spatula until blended. Keep it aside.
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Mix coffee, pistachio extract, and optionally some liquor in a bowl or a shallow dish until it's well combined.
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Quickly dip half the ladyfingers one by one into the coffee mixture. Lay each on the bottom of a 9x9-inch pan, forming a single layer. Cover this layer with half the cream mixture, spreading it out evenly.
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Use the rest of the ladyfingers, dipping each one into the coffee again, and arrange them to make another full layer. Spread the remaining cream mixture on top, making sure the surface is smooth.
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Top with thin pistachio paste (watered down if needed) and a sprinkle of chopped nuts. Refrigerate for at least two hours, or even overnight if you like.
# Notes:
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This egg-free dessert puts a twist on the original with a pistachio-forward flavor.
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Letting the dish chill for a minimum of 2 hours gives you the best enjoyment.
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You can prepare it up to a whole day before serving.