Description
Indulge in the unique flavor of Pistachio Matcha Cream Tarts, a delightful dessert that combines the rich taste of pistachios with the earthy notes of matcha.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
- 3 tbsp pistachio paste
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios (for topping)
Instructions
- Mix flour, butter, and powdered sugar until crumbly; add egg yolk to form dough.
- Press into tart molds and bake at 350°F for 15–18 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, matcha, and cornstarch until thickened.
- Stir in pistachio paste for a smooth, creamy filling.
- Pipe the pistachio-matcha cream into tart shells in a spiral pattern.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios for texture.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor and firmness.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is cold for a flaky crust.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to the filling.
- For a stronger matcha flavor, increase the amount of matcha powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg