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Pistachio and Rose Tart

A heartwarming dessert featuring a nutty crust, velvety custard, and delicate rose jelly, perfect for family gatherings and nostalgic moments.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Treat
Cuisine: Floral, International
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 0.5 cup pistachios plus extra to decorate Process into fine crumbs
  • 1.5 cups plain flour
  • 2 tablespoons icing sugar
  • 150 g butter, chilled Ensure it's thoroughly chilled for a flaky crust
  • 1 tablespoon iced water
For the custard
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 2/3 cup caster sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornflour
  • 2 tablespoons plain flour
For the rose jelly
  • 1.5 tablespoons caster sugar
  • 1.25 cups water
  • 3 teaspoons powdered gelatine
  • 2 teaspoons rosewater
To serve
  • 1 punnet edible rose petals For garnish
  • extra chopped pistachios For decoration

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Process the pistachios into fine crumbs, then add the flour and icing sugar, mixing until just combined.
  2. Add the chilled butter and pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  3. Gradually pour in the iced water until the dough comes together. Shape into a disc, wrap tightly, and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  4. Lightly grease a 23cm round tart pan with a removable base. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 4mm thick and line the pan, trimming the edges.
  5. Refrigerate the lined pan for another 30 minutes.
Blind bake the crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Blind bake the pastry case for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and crisp.
  3. Let it cool completely.
Make the custard
  1. In a saucepan, combine the milk and vanilla bean paste, heating it to a near-boiling point.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar until pale and thick.
  3. Whisk in the cornflour and plain flour, then gradually stir in the warm milk mixture until smooth.
  4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the custard boils and thickens.
  5. Pour the custard into the cooled pastry case and smooth the surface. Chill for at least 2 hours until cold and firm.
Prepare the rose jelly
  1. Blend the raspberries, caster sugar, and water until smooth, then strain through a fine sieve.
  2. Sprinkle the gelatine over 2 tablespoons of just boiled water, whisk to dissolve, and mix with the raspberry mixture and rosewater.
  3. Pour over the chilled custard and return to the fridge for another 2 hours or until set.
Serve the tart
  1. Decorate the tart with chopped pistachios and rose petals before serving.

Notes

Best enjoyed with warm tea or coffee. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to a few days to preserve the rose fragrance.