No-Bake Chocolate Pistachio Bars | Decadent & Easy by Sarah Ait dahan

No-Bake Chocolate Pistachio Bars

Sometimes you need a show-stopping dessert without turning on the oven. Enter my No-Bake Chocolate Pistachio Bars. With a salty-sweet crust made from crushed pistachios and pretzels, and a layer of ultra-rich dark chocolate ganache, this dessert screams luxury but is secretly incredibly easy to make.

Why You Need This Recipe

Detailed piping and baking can be daunting. This recipe relies on high-quality ingredients doing the heavy lifting. The bitterness of the chocolate balances perfectly with the nutty, salty crust.

Ingredients Notes

• Pistachios: You'll need them for both the crust and the topping. Unsalted is best so you can control the sodium.
• Pretzels: Use standard salted pretzels for the crust to add that crucial crunch and saltiness.
• Heavy Cream: Use full-fat heavy whipping cream for the ganache to ensure it sets properly.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: The Crust

Pulse pistachios, pretzels, and melted butter in a food processor until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into a square pan lined with parchment paper. Chill while you make the filling.

Step 2: The Ganache

Heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over the chopped dark chocolate and butter. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir gently until smooth and glossy. Pour this liquid gold over your chilled crust.

Step 3: Chill & Serve

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the ganache is set. Lift out using the parchment paper, slice into squares with a hot knife for clean cuts, and enjoy!

Sarah's Pro Tips

• Clean Slices: Dip your knife in hot water and wipe it dry between every cut for those perfect, sharp edges.
• Storage: keep these in the fridge; they get soft at room temperature essentially turning into a delicious pudding (which isn't bad, but not a bar!).