PISTACHIO PRALINE FOR PISTACHIO DACQUOISE

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Pistachio Praline for Pistachio Dacquoise image

Decorate your buttercream icing with small bits of praline and pistachios to go on top of Pistachio Dacquoise.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, chopped very coarsely
1/4 cup water
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Spread nuts on baking sheet and toast for 6 to 8 minutes. Do not brown. Keep nuts warm. Lightly oil another baking sheet and set aside.
  • Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, swirling pan, until mixture is a medium-amber color. Stir in nuts all at once.
  • Pour hot liquid onto prepared baking sheet and spread with a wooden spoon or oiled spatula. Let cool.
  • Grind half of praline to a coarse powder for buttercream; chop or crack remainder into small pieces for garnish.

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