Amazon Associates

Amazon Associates PartnerTrusted

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This helps support our site at no extra cost to you. Clicking on ingredient or equipment links will take you to amazon.com where you can purchase these items.

Pistachio-Cherry Mini Cakes

Recipe by Chef Sylvain - Long Live Pastry!

Elegant mini cakes with pistachio mousse, sour cherries and a rock chocolate coating. A refined pastry that combines an almond dacquoise, a silky mousse and a crunchy glaze. Ideal for special occasions.

MediumFrenchServes 8

Shop all ingredients on Amazon in one click • Printable PDF with shopping checklist

Source Video
9h 45m
Prep
15m
Cook
1h 12m
Cleanup
11h 12m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$21.10
Per serving:$2.64

Critical Success Points

  • Cooking the pistachio cream without letting it boil
  • Incorporating the gelatin at the correct temperature
  • Delicate mixing of the mousse with the whipped cream
  • Unmolding the frozen cakes
  • Chocolate temperature for the rock glaze

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot chocolate carefully to avoid burns.
  • Use the torch away from the mousse to prevent it from melting.
  • Be careful with sharp knives when cutting the dacquoise.

☕ 100% Free & Ad-Free Forever! Made by ADHD friends who got lost in recipe videos

We built this because we kept forgetting recipe steps. Help us keep it ad-free & support our caffeine addiction!

Buy Us a Coffee

You Might Also Like

Similar recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos

Ice log with hazelnut praline mousse, clementine insert and chocolate mirror glaze

Ice log with hazelnut praline mousse, clementine insert and chocolate mirror glaze

An elegant ice log composed of a hazelnut dacquoise, a silky hazelnut praline mousse, a refreshing clementine insert and a dark chocolate mirror glaze. The recipe is prepared in several steps the day before and assembled on the day for a professional result at home.

3 hrs 40 min
8
$22.60
3
FrenchMedium
Raspberry Yule Log with White Chocolate Insert and Pistachio Dacquoise

Raspberry Yule Log with White Chocolate Insert and Pistachio Dacquoise

Festive Yule log both fruity and indulgent: a silky white chocolate insert flavored with raspberry coulis, a light pistachio and almond dacquoise, and an airy raspberry mousse. All covered with a red pearl velvet for a brilliant mirror finish. Ideal for special occasions or to impress your guests.

2 hrs 32 min
8
$28.60
3
FrenchHard
Chicken thigh stuffed with almonds and prune sauce

Chicken thigh stuffed with almonds and prune sauce

A sweet‑savory dish with oriental accents, perfect for holidays or any special occasion. Boneless chicken thigh fillets stuffed with toasted almonds, served with roasted new potatoes and a velvety prune sauce. A combination of textures and flavors that will delight your guests.

1 hr 50 min
4
$13.20
3
FrenchMedium
Moist Red Plum Cake

Moist Red Plum Cake

A light and airy cake with red plums, perfect for the weekend. The recipe uses oil for an ultra‑moist texture, egg whites beaten to volume, and a hint of plum brandy. Easy to make, it can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, decorated with a glossy syrup drizzle and a cloud of powdered sugar.

1 hr 31 min
8
$4.92
2
FrenchMedium
Chicken with 40 Garlic Cloves

Chicken with 40 Garlic Cloves

Crispy chicken braised with 40 confit garlic cloves, flambéed with cognac, deglazed with white wine and coated with a velvety sauce of cream, lemon and thyme. A richly flavored dish, perfect for a gourmet dinner.

2 hrs 22 min
4
$26.50
2
FrenchMedium
Leek and Potato Soup in the style of Paul Bocuse

Leek and Potato Soup in the style of Paul Bocuse

A comforting and velvety soup in the style of Paul Bocuse, combining tender leeks, soft potatoes, butter, and crème fraîche. Perfect for cold and rainy days, served with grated Gruyère and croutons for a little crunch.

55 min
4
$7.60
2
FrenchEasy
Coffee