Description
Pistachio Brownie Cups bring pure delight to your dessert table with a nutty twist that makes chocolate lovers swoon. Grab your mixing bowl and get ready to create these irresistible treats that blend rich chocolate and crunchy pistachios into one perfect bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 225 grams Medjool dates
- 100 grams pecans
- 50 grams dark chocolate
Flavor Enhancers:
- 30 grams unsweetened cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3 teaspoons pistachio butter
Instructions
- Pulse 225g Medjool dates, 100g pecans, 30g cacao powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, a pinch of sea salt, and 2 tbsp chia seeds in your food processor until a sticky, uniform mixture forms.
- Gently press the date-nut blend into 12 small silicone cupcake molds, creating an even base that covers the bottom and sides of each cavity.
- Drop exactly 1 tsp pistachio butter into the center of each molded cup, ensuring a smooth, centered dollop.
- Melt 50g dark chocolate at 110°F using a double boiler, stirring continuously until completely smooth and glossy.
- Carefully drizzle the melted chocolate over each pistachio-filled cup, creating an artistic zigzag pattern that covers most of the surface.
- Transfer the brownie cups to the refrigerator and chill for exactly 45 minutes, allowing the chocolate to set and flavors to meld together.
- Remove from the refrigerator 5 minutes before serving to let the cups soften slightly and enhance their rich, decadent texture.
Notes
- Choose soft, fresh Medjool dates for the best texture and natural sweetness in the base.
- Process the base mixture just until it holds together, avoiding over-blending which can make the cups too dense.
- Use room temperature pistachio butter for easier spreading and a smoother filling.
- Select a high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for a rich, intense flavor and healthier profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 192 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg