Pistachio Baklava Selector

Say hello to one of the latest Selector additions to our Wall of Chocolate: Pistachio Baklava. Inspired by the traditional Turkish Baklava, this recipe combines smooth pistachio praline with honeyed milk chocolate. Studded with nibbed pistachios and crispy wafer, our interpretation includes an irresistible element of crunch.

Any dessert lover is sure to appreciate this melt-in-the-mouth take on baklava, a layered filo pastry dish filled with chopped nuts, sweetened with honey. At Hotel Chocolat, we love exploring the boundaries between baked goods and chocolate creations. Our in-house chocolatiers adore translating an array of cakes, bakes and puddings into bite-sized chocolates – just take a look at our Patisserie collection for an insight into their imagination.

They had an inkling that the flavour combination of honey, the flake of pastry and the crunch of roasted pistachios present in Baklava would be every bit as exquisite in chocolate form. And they certainly weren’t wrong.

Pistachio has a delicate flavour that can be easily overpowered by other ingredients. But when the balance is just right, those nuanced notes sing. Both velvety-smooth pistachio praline and a sprinkling of pistachio nibs ensures you experience everything this best-loved nut has to offer. And rather than using sugar syrup, the addition of honey gives our bite-sized baklavas a subtle sweetness with real depth. To achieve the flaky filo effect of the classic dessert, you’ll find a layer of beautifully baked wafer, in each of the six chocolates, encased in high-cacao Caramel-Milk chocolate to tie the aromas, flavours and textures together. The worlds of pistachio, chocolate and buttery pastry collide to form a creation greater than the sum of its parts. This new Pistachio Baklava Selector makes the perfect gift for anyone who adores bake-inspired chocolates and the delicate sweetness of honey.