STRAWBERRY PISTACHIO TOWERS
I once received a standing ovation for this impressive and unique dessert that features layers of tender pistachio wafers, luscious whipped cream and fresh berries. I'm certain you'll receive the same response. -Jeannette Sabo, Lexington Park, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla until smooth. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Fold in ground pistachios., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 4 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Spread into 3-in. circles. Bake at 325° for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Split vanilla bean and scrape seeds into bowl. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form., On each of 12 serving plates, layer one wafer, a dollop of whipped cream and three strawberry slices. Repeat layers. Top with remaining wafers; dust with confectioners' sugar. Arrange remaining strawberries over tops. Garnish with chopped pistachios; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Kenya Gillespie
g.k@yahoo.comThese towers are a delicious and easy dessert. I will definitely be making them again.
Gilbert Rono
gilbert100@hotmail.comI'm going to try making these towers with different fruits, like raspberries or blueberries.
M Hussnain
m.h27@hotmail.comThese towers are a great way to use up leftover strawberries.
BAJARI Gammer
bajari.g@gmail.comI love that these towers can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Heather Hill
hill-heather@yahoo.comThese towers are perfect for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they look so festive.
Lucia Nelago
nelago.lucia21@hotmail.frI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my towers didn't turn out very well. They were too dry and the frosting was too runny.
Qwz Kaka
qk92@gmail.comThese towers are really time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and impressive.
khalil Pryce
khalilpryce0@hotmail.comI had some trouble getting the towers to stay together. I think I might have needed to use more frosting.
Reagan Alareak
r-alareak@hotmail.comThese towers are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still very good. I think I'll try making them with less sugar next time.
Basel A
basel.a40@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I loved these towers! The pistachios and whipped cream frosting really balance out the sweetness of the strawberries.
Tansir Abbas
a@yahoo.comThese towers are so pretty and elegant. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Valerie Coker
valerie.coker@gmail.comI love how easy these towers are to make. I can have them ready in no time, which is perfect for when I'm short on time.
Njabulo Zwane
zwanenjabulo14@aol.comThese towers are absolutely delicious! The strawberries and pistachios are a perfect combination, and the whipped cream frosting is light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
JOKER JOKER
j_joker@gmail.comI made these towers for a baby shower and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make.
sana sanasatarzada
s-sanasatarzada25@hotmail.frThese towers were a hit at my party! They're so easy to make and look so impressive. I love the combination of strawberries and pistachios, and the whipped cream frosting is the perfect finishing touch.