Strawberry Pistachio Tart
A no-bake tart with a buttery pistachio crust, creamy pistachio filling, and fresh strawberry topping.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups shelled pistachios
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup finely ground pistachios
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
For the Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 2 tbsp apricot jam optional, for glaze
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Make the Crust:
- In a food processor, pulse 1 ½ cups of shelled pistachios until finely ground.
- Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Pulse to combine.
- Add ½ cup of cold, cubed unsalted butter. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom, covering the bottom and sides evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely.
Prepare the Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 oz of softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add ½ cup of powdered sugar, ½ cup of finely ground pistachios, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip ½ cup of heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and airy.
Assemble the Tart:
- Spread the filling evenly over the cooled crust using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Wash and slice 2 cups of fresh strawberries. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Arrange the strawberry slices on top of the filling in your desired pattern (e.g., spiral, concentric circles, or scattered).
Optional Glaze:
- Warm 2 tbsp of apricot jam in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- Brush the jam lightly over the strawberries for a glossy finish.
Chill and Serve:
- Chill the tart in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set.
- Slice and serve cold.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per slice):
Calories: 380
Fat: 28g
Carbs: 28g
Protein: 7g
Timing Breakdown
Prep Time: 20 minutes- This includes measuring ingredients, grinding pistachios, making the crust, and preparing the filling.
- This is the time needed to bake the crust until golden.
- This is the time required for the tart to set in the fridge after assembly.
- This includes prep, cooking, and chilling time.