Chocolate Pistachio Icebox Cake
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A no-bake dessert featuring layers of chocolate wafer cookies and pistachio cream, topped with glossy chocolate ganache and chopped pistachios.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- For the cake:
- 2 packages chocolate wafer cookies (about 24 oz total; amount may vary by brand)
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup pistachio cream or pistachio spread
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the chocolate ganache:
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- For the topping:
- 1/3 cup chopped pistachios
- Chocolate shavings, optional
- Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, pistachio cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pistachio mixture until light and fluffy.
- Arrange a single layer of chocolate wafer cookies in the bottom of a rectangular dish.
- Spread a layer of pistachio cream over the cookies. Repeat the layers, finishing with pistachio cream.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until the cookies soften and the cake sets.
- For the ganache, heat the remaining heavy cream until steaming but not boiling.
- Pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let stand for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Allow the ganache to cool slightly, then spread it over the chilled cake.
- Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and optional chocolate shavings.
- Refrigerate for another 20–30 minutes to set the topping, then slice with a sharp knife and serve chilled.
Notes
- Do not rush the chill time; minimum 6 hours is required for cookies to soften properly.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Watch carefully when whipping cream to avoid over-whipping into butter.
- Let ganache cool slightly before pouring to prevent melting the pistachio filling.
- Wipe knife between cuts for clean slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450