Pistachio & milk chocolate squares

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Pistachio & milk chocolate squares
80 min.
16
329kcal

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If you're searching for a delightful treat that marries the rich creaminess of milk chocolate with the unique flavor of pistachios, look no further than these Pistachio & Milk Chocolate Squares! This exquisite dessert showcases the perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a standout choice for any gathering or a special indulgence just for yourself.

With a preparation time of just 80 minutes, these squares are not only delicious but also surprisingly easy to make. Imagine digging into a soft, moist cake layered with a luscious chocolate and soured cream icing, topped with crunchy pistachios that add a delightful crunch. Each bite is a symphony of sweet and nutty notes, complemented by the creamy richness of the chocolate that’ll leave your taste buds dancing.

Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a cozy afternoon treat paired with your favorite beverage, these squares yield 16 generous servings, ensuring there’s enough for everyone to enjoy. They pack a satisfying 329 calories per square, offering a deliciously decadent moment without too much guilt. So grab your food processor and cake tin, and get ready to impress with these mouthwatering Pistachio & Milk Chocolate Squares that are sure to become a beloved favorite!

Ingredients

  • 140 pistachios shelled
  • 200 chocolate 
  • 200 brown sugar 
  • 200 butter soft
  •  eggs 
  • 200 self raising flour 
  • 100 ml milk 
  • 150 ml cream 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven
  • cake form
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas
  2. Line a 20cm square cake tin with baking parchment. Whizz 125g of the pistachios, 75g of the chocolate and about half the sugar in a food processor until very finely chopped. Tip into a bowl with remaining sugar, butter, eggs, flour and milk, plus a pinch of salt, and beat.
  3. Scrape into the tin and bake for 35-45 mins until a skewer poked in comes out clean. Cool.
  4. Melt the remaining milk chocolate, stir in the soured cream and cool until spreadable. Trim the edges off the cake, then split in half.
  5. Spread a little icing over the base, sandwich the top of sponge back on.
  6. Spread remaining icing over the top, roughly chop the remaining pistachios and scatter them over.
  7. Cut into 16 squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories329kcal
Protein6.26%
Fat56.21%
Carbs37.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.48
Glycemic Load
9.19
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.9339130676311%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.64mg
Catechin
0.31mg
Epigallocatechin
0.18mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:328.51kcal
16.43%
Fat:21.35g
32.85%
Saturated Fat:10.75g
67.19%
Carbohydrates:32.08g
10.69%
Net Carbohydrates:30.19g
10.98%
Sugar:19.93g
22.14%
Cholesterol:63.72mg
21.24%
Sodium:103.2mg
4.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:8.25mg
2.75%
Protein:5.35g
10.71%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.87%
Selenium:9.19µg
13.13%
Copper:0.22mg
11.09%
Phosphorus:106.65mg
10.66%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.3%
Vitamin A:460.71IU
9.21%
Magnesium:31.89mg
7.97%
Fiber:1.89g
7.55%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.92%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.53%
Iron:1.04mg
5.79%
Potassium:190.51mg
5.44%
Calcium:49.19mg
4.92%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.65%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.43%
Folate:13.89µg
3.47%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.21%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.48%
Vitamin B3:0.36mg
1.81%
Vitamin K:1.88µg
1.79%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.57%