Best 7 Dark Chocolate Ginger Pistachio Squares Recipes

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Prepare to indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors that dark chocolate, ginger, and pistachios create in these tantalizing squares. This recipe combines the richness of dark chocolate with the warmth of ginger and the nutty crunch of pistachios, resulting in a dessert that is both decadent and satisfying. Each bite takes you on a journey through a variety of textures and flavors, leaving you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating these delectable treats that are sure to impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE & GINGER REFRIGERATOR SQUARES



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This quick and easy fridge cakes make a great addition to a homemade gift hamper

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert, Snack

Time 20m

Yield Makes 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

300g ginger nut biscuit , roughly crushed
140g crystallised stem ginger , finely chopped
300g plain chocolate
100g butter , diced
100g golden syrup

Steps:

  • Line a 20 x 30cm tin with baking parchment. Mix the biscuits with most of the ginger, then set aside. Melt the chocolate, butter and golden syrup in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until smooth and glossy. Pour this over the biscuit and ginger mixture and mix together well.
  • Tip the mixture into the prepared tin and sprinkle over the reserved ginger, then flatten the top lightly - it doesn't need to be completely smooth. Chill for at least 2 hrs, or overnight, before cutting into small squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 6.4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3.8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18.5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14.8 grams sugar, Fiber 0.4 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

PISTACHIO-CHERRY S'MORE BARS



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Here's a fun spin on campfire treats. The graham cracker crust and golden-toasted marshmallow topping surround a rich filling of chocolate, fruit and nuts in these yummy bars. Or feel free to add 3/4 cup coconut to filling if desired. I'm certain that St. Nick will give his jolly stamp of approval to these goodies. &mdashJeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
TOPPING:
3/4 cup dried tart cherries, chopped
1 cup white baking chips
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil., Mix cracker crumbs, brown sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with cherries, baking chips and pistachios. In a small bowl, mix milk and orange zest; drizzle over top., Bake 20 minutes. Top with marshmallows; bake until top is golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with foil, remove from pan. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DARK CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO GRANOLA BARS



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Dark Chocolate Pistachio Bars are naturally sweetened and filled with good-for-you ingredients! Plus they are simple to make and adapt!

Provided by Chelsea Lords

Categories     Breakfast     Dessert     Snack

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed pitted dates (deglect noor recommended)
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup Quick-1 minute Oats
1 cup Old fashioned Oats
3/4 cup shelled pistachios (chopped)
1/2 cup miniature dark chocolate chips
1 cup dark or milk chocolate chips
2 teaspoons coconut oil

Steps:

  • Line an 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper or foil with an overhang for easy removal. Don't spray with cooking spray as it makes these greasy. Set aside.
  • In a small blender jar (I use the Twister jar for Blendtec) or a food processor, pulse the pitted dates to create a very thick and sticky paste. (If your dates aren't moist, soak in warm water and then drain and dry very well)
  • Scoop out the date paste and place in a bowl.
  • Slightly warm up the peanut butter and maple syrup in the microwave (like 20 seconds) and stir into the date paste. Stir well.
  • Add in the vanilla extract.
  • Stir in the quick oats and the old fashioned oats.
  • Add in the miniature chocolate chips and chopped pistachios
  • Knead with your hands to get it all well mixed.
  • Press into the prepared 8 x 8 baking pan and set aside while assembling the melted chocolate.
  • In a large microwave safe bowl combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil (measured when the oil is in a hardened state).
  • Microwave in bursts of 15 seconds stirring in between each burst for 15 seconds until melted.
  • Pour evenly over the bars and tip the pan around to move the chocolate in an even layer on top.
  • Place in the fridge (covered) until the chocolate is completely set.
  • Remove from the pan and cut into bars.
  • Store in the fridge, covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 53 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DARK CHOCOLATE, GINGER & PISTACHIO SQUARES



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No cooking is required to make these vegan chocolate squares studded with stem ginger, gingernut biscuits and pistachios. Best enjoyed with an afternoon cuppa

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

75g coconut oil, plus extra for the tin and 1 tbsp for the ganache
250g gingernuts
250g vegan dark chocolate, finely chopped
2 balls of stem ginger from a jar, chopped, plus 2 tbsp of the syrup
handful of pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Oil a 20 x 20cm brownie tin and line with baking parchment. Tip the gingernuts into a food processor and blitz to crumbs. Melt the coconut oil in a small pan over a low heat or in a heatproof bowl in the microwave, then pour this over the crumbs and pulse to combine. Tip the mix into the prepared tin, press into an even layer and chill until needed.
  • Meanwhile, put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl with 1 tbsp coconut oil and the ginger syrup. Slowly pour 150ml boiling water from the kettle into the chocolate mixture, whisking all the time until you have a smooth ganache. (If you haven't chopped the chocolate small enough and a few lumps remain, simply zap in the microwave for 10 seconds until smooth.) Stir in a large pinch of salt.
  • Pour the ganache over the biscuit base and scatter with the stem ginger pieces, pistachios and a sprinkle of salt. Chill for at least 4 hrs until set, then cut into 25 bite-sized squares. Can be made up to three days in advance and kept covered in the fridge. Bring out of the fridge 20 mins before serving to soften up a little.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

PISTACHIO SQUARES



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A good friend and former co-worker brought these squares to a baby shower a number of years ago. Makes for a very delicious dessert to take to a family gathering or any occasion and guaranteed you'll get lots of requests for the recipe. Bet when you try them, you won't be able to stop at just one!!!

Provided by Nova Scotia Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup chopped nuts
2/3 cup icing sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 liter Cool Whip
2 (113 g) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
2 1/2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Mix first layer and press into 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Combine ingredients for second layer and spread on first layer.
  • Mix pudding and milk; spread over second layer.
  • Spread remaining Cool Whip over third layer.
  • Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  • Place in refrigerator until ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE GINGERBREAD BARS



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The familiar deep color and moistness of gingerbread come in large part from molasses, a dark, thick syrup made from sugarcane juice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for pan
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon pumpkin-pie spice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
1 large egg
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom with a strip of parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides; butter paper. Dust paper and sides of pan with cocoa; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa, flour, ginger, pumpkin-pie spice, and baking soda; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar, molasses, egg, and sour cream until smooth. Add flour mixture; stir just until moistened (do not overmix). Stir in chocolate chips. Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely. Using paper overhang, lift gingerbread from pan. Transfer to a cutting board, and cut into 16 squares. Before serving, dust bars with confectioners sugar, if desired.

DARK CHOCOLATE BARK WITH PISTACHIOS AND SEA SALT



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Making this bark (simply a sheet of chocolate studded with toppings) couldn't be easier: You can mix up a batch in about 5 minutes before chilling in the fridge.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

Vegetable cooking spray
8 ounces dark chocolate (70 percent cacao), melted
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
1/4 teaspoon sea salt, such as Fleur de sel or Maldon

Steps:

  • Lightly coat an 8-inch pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, leaving a small overhang. Pour in chocolate and smooth with a spatula into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle with pistachios and sea salt. Chill in fridge until completely set, about 30 minutes. Peel off parchment, and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, Sodium 74 g

Tips:

  • Make sure your dark chocolate is of good quality, at least 70% cacao. This will ensure that your squares are rich and flavorful.
  • If you don't have crystallized ginger, you can make your own by simmering 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Then, add 1 cup of thinly sliced ginger and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the ginger is translucent. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • To easily chop the pistachios, place them in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. You can also use a sharp knife to chop them by hand.
  • Line your baking pan with parchment paper to make it easy to remove the squares once they are set.
  • Be sure to chill the squares for at least 2 hours before cutting them into bars. This will help them set properly.

Conclusion:

Dark chocolate ginger pistachio squares are a delicious and elegant treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Try adding different nuts or dried fruits, or even a drizzle of your favorite liqueur. These squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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