3 pistachio ganache Recipes

shelled unsalted natural pistachios (untoasted; about 2 2/3 cups), sugar, egg whites, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, chopped, unsalted butter, room temperature, eggs, separated, salt, sugar, golden brown sugar, heavy whipping cream, bittersweet (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate, chopped, chopped pistachios

bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces, heavy cream, butter, cut into small pieces, liqueur , such as brandy, frangelico, or amaretto (optional), toasted hazelnuts , almonds, pistachios, chocolate jimmies, cocoa, or cocoa nibs for garnish