Pistachio and Chocolate King Cake

Recipe by Once Upon a Time Pastry

A decadent king cake where the sweetness of pistachio meets the intensity of dark chocolate. Made with an inverted puff pastry, a silky pistachio cream and 75 g of chocolate chips, this cake offers a perfect balance between crunch and melt, ideal for Epiphany or any special occasion.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
13h 6m
Prep
30m
Cook
1h 38m
Cleanup
15h 14m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$12.60
Per serving:$1.58

Critical Success Points

  • Seal the edges with water and not egg yolk
  • 20‑minute rest between the two glazes
  • Overnight rest in the refrigerator before baking
  • Bake at 200 °C for 30 minutes

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves.
  • Do not eat raw dough containing eggs.
  • Be careful of hot water splashes when cleaning.

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