Best 2 Pistachio Shortbread Crust Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful Pistachio Shortbread Crust experience with our curated collection of delectable recipes. These culinary creations showcase the perfect balance of flavors and textures, featuring a crumbly shortbread crust infused with the nutty goodness of pistachios. From classic pistachio shortbread cookies to innovative tart and pie crusts, our recipes cater to a variety of tastes and occasions. Discover the versatility of this unique crust as you embark on a journey of baking bliss. Get ready to impress your loved ones with homemade treats that are not only delicious but also visually stunning.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PISTACHIO-SHORTBREAD CRUST



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This recipe is the crust for the Apricot Chiffon Pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch crust

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 ounces shortbread cookies, broken
3 ounces shelled unsalted pistachios (2/3 cup)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pulse cookies in a food processor until crumbs form. (You should have 1 cup.) Process with pistachios, sugar, and salt, until fine crumbs form. Add butter, and process until mixture holds together.
  • Press crumb mixture evenly into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Bake until golden brown, 17 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool.

PISTACHIO SHORTBREAD CHEESECAKE CRUST



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Categories     Cake     Nut

Yield 1 crust

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup sugar
1 (5.3 ounce) box shortbread cookies
1 cup shelled pistachios, lightly toasted on a cookie sheet
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 ounces butter, melted

Steps:

  • - Using a food processor, pulse together the shortbread, pistachios, sugar, salt, and grated lemon peel until finely broken up. - Add melted butter and pulse mixture again until small clumps form. - Press crust into prepared cake pan.

Tips for Making Pistachio Shortbread Crust:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final product. Use real butter, not margarine, and fresh, shelled pistachios.
  • Toast the pistachios before using them. Toasting the pistachios will enhance their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help it hold its shape and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the crust until it is golden brown. The crust should be baked until it is golden brown and firm to the touch.
  • Let the crust cool completely before filling it. Allowing the crust to cool completely will help prevent it from cracking.

Conclusion:

Pistachio shortbread crust is a delicious and versatile crust that can be used for a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its nutty flavor and crumbly texture, pistachio shortbread crust is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

And here are some additional tips that may be helpful:

  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the pistachios by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely.
  • You can use any type of sugar in this recipe, but I prefer to use granulated sugar.
  • If you don't have vanilla extract, you can use almond extract instead.
  • This crust can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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