A creamy and delicious twist on the classic Italian dessert, packed with rich flavors and a delightful pistachio crunch.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 420kcal
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Baking Dish
Whisk
Ingredients
Ingredients
1cupall-purpose flour
1/2cupground pistachios
1teaspoonbaking powder
1/4teaspoonsalt
4largeeggs, separated
3/4cupgranulated sugar
1 1/2cupsmascarpone cheese
1cupheavy cream
1/2cuppowdered sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2cupbrewed espresso, cooled
1/4cupcoffee liqueur
1/2cupchopped pistachios, for garnish
cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Mix flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Beat egg yolks with half of the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
In another bowl, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the remaining sugar, whisking until stiff peaks develop.
Gently fold egg yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites, followed by the dry ingredients.
Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
Whisk mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and thick.
Mix cooled espresso with coffee liqueur. Slice sponge cake into layers.
Brush each layer lightly with espresso mixture and spread mascarpone cream between layers.
Finish with a top layer of mascarpone cream, dust with cocoa powder, and sprinkle chopped pistachios.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For a nut-free option, swap pistachios for cocoa powder. For a stronger coffee flavor, add an extra tablespoon of coffee liqueur. Best served chilled after overnight refrigeration.