STRAWBERRY PISTACHIO TOWERS

Strawberry Pistachio Towers image

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

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup ground pistachios
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup sugar
3-1/4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Confectioners' sugar and chopped pistachios

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.