Chocolate Pistachio Slice: The No-Bake Dessert That Steals the Show!

• Use good-quality pistachio paste: You want something smooth and nutty without added sugar. If you can get your hands on Italian pistachio paste or Middle Eastern brands, go for it.
• Warm the paste: Pistachio paste can be stiff straight from the jar. Pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds to make it easier to stir through the chips.
• Choose the right chocolate: Dark or milk chocolate chips both work here – it’s all about your preference. I use milk chocolate for a creamier finish.
• Don’t skimp on the butter: The biscuit base needs that buttery richness to hold together. I use salted butter for an extra pop of flavour.
• Line your tin: A lined slice tin means easy removal and clean edges when cutting.

This slice is rich, so a little goes a long way (although no judgment if you go back for seconds… or thirds!). Here’s how I like to serve it:

• With a strong long black or flat white
• As a fancy afternoon tea addition alongside mini fruit tarts
• With a scoop of vanilla bean gelato for dessert
• Topped with extra crushed pistachios for a luxe finish
• Paired with a glass of sparkling Moscato or a mint tea for a Middle Eastern twist

It’s also a brilliant addition to any dessert platter or festive table – it brings that pop of colour and class, and always disappears first!

This is a dream when it comes to storage. Here’s how to keep your chocolate pistachio slice fresh and fab:

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Just be sure to separate layers with baking paper if stacking.
• Freezer: Slice into squares and wrap each piece individually in baking paper and cling film. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or for 30 mins at room temp.

Perfect for prepping ahead of a party or making sure you always have something sweet ready to go.

If this chocolate pistachio slice tickled your taste buds, you’re in for a treat with these other sweet ideas:

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• Add edible gold leaf on top for a proper Dubai-style glam finish
• Swirl through some tahini with the pistachio layer for extra richness
• Add a sprinkle of fleur de sel or Murray River salt flakes over the ganache before it sets for an elegant salty finish
• Want crunchier texture? Add some roasted crushed pistachios into the biscuit base

To make this lush dessert, you’ll blitz together chocolate biscuits and butter for your base. Then mix salty French fries with creamy pistachio paste and layer it on. Top it off with a microwave ganache (so easy!) and chill until set. Then slice and try not to eat it all before you serve your guests.

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Bookmark it now and come back to it whenever you need a sweet fix that’s easy and elegant.

Yes! Almond or hazelnut paste work beautifully, though the unique flavour of pistachio is what gives this slice its luxe Dubai-inspired twist.

You could swap the fries for pretzels, salted popcorn, or even crushed salted nuts if you prefer a more traditional crunch.

Absolutely. Just make sure it’s good-quality – the ganache is a big part of the slice’s appeal, so go for something smooth and melty.