Description
These elegant no-bake desserts feature a crisp dark chocolate shell filled with zesty lemon cream and crunchy pistachios. They are easy to make, require only five ingredients, and offer a sophisticated flavor profile perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- High-quality dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), chopped
- Heavy whipping cream, cold
- Fresh lemon juice
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted roasted pistachios, finely chopped
Instructions
- Chop dark chocolate into small pieces and melt in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly.
- Lightly spray silicone hemisphere molds with non-stick cooking spray. Add a small amount of melted chocolate to each cavity, rotating to coat the inside evenly to form thin shells. Scrape off excess and freeze for 10 minutes to set.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, combine cold heavy cream, sugar, and lemon juice. Whip on low to combine, then high speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip.
- Finely chop the roasted pistachios and set aside.
- Remove chocolate shells from the freezer. Transfer lemon cream to a piping bag or Ziploc bag with the corner cut off. Pipe cream into each shell, filling almost to the top.
- Dip the top edge of each filled bomb into remaining melted chocolate to seal, or pipe a small dollop on top. Place back in the freezer for at least 1 hour to set completely.
- Once set, remove from molds and gently press chopped pistachios onto the top of each bomb. Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder if desired. Store in the freezer until serving.
Notes
Ensure all equipment and ingredients are cold for optimal whipping. Chocolate shells can crack if the chocolate is too hot; patch with extra melted chocolate if needed. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with frozen coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate. These can be made up to two weeks in advance and stored in an airtight container in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream bomb
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Italian dessert, no-bake, chocolate bombs, lemon cream, pistachio, easy dessert, gluten-free, party dessert