Description
An elegant dessert combining nutty pistachio and fragrant rose water with rich white chocolate mousse for a sophisticated flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Chopped Pistachios (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/4 cup Rose Water
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 cup White Chocolate (melted)
- 1/4 cup Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- One pinch Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pan.
- Sift the dry ingredients together and set aside.
- Beat the eggs and granulated sugar until tripled in volume and pale yellow.
- Fold in the dry ingredients in 2-3 increments without deflating the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool the cake on a wire rack before layering with mousse.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Combine melted white chocolate with cream cheese and fold into the whipped cream.
- Spread mousse over the cooled cake and chill for 2-4 hours.
- Garnish with crushed pistachios before serving.
Notes
Melt white chocolate in short bursts and ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth incorporation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pistachio, rose, mousse, layer cake, dessert, baking