Rich chocolate, nutty pistachios, and chewy coconut in one decadent bite!
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Ingredients
Chocolate Base:
1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder
¼ tsp salt
Pistachio Coconut Layer:
1½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
½ cup pistachio paste (or ¾ cup shelled pistachios, blended)
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Green food coloring (optional)
Chocolate Ganache Topping:
¾ cup (130g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream
Instructions
1. Chocolate Base
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth; let cool slightly.
Whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until smooth.
Spread evenly into prepared pan and bake for 18–22 minutes. Let cool completely.
2. Pistachio Coconut Layer
Mix coconut, pistachio paste, condensed milk, vanilla, and food coloring until combined.
Spread evenly over the cooled chocolate base. Press down gently. Chill for 20 minutes.
3. Chocolate Ganache
Heat cream until hot (not boiling).
Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
Pour ganache over the pistachio layer and smooth the top. Chill for 1–2 hours or until firm.
4. Serve
Slice into neat bars or squares with a warm knife.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
