The Origins of Pistachio Chocolate

You might have seen pistachio chocolate recipes going viral in recent years, but its origins are far older than the internet. We don't know the exact details about the first confectioner to combine the two ingredients, but the recipe goes all the way back to the Thirties.

Cultural Significance

Pistachio chocolate draws its cultural significance from its symbolism. Pistachios are connected to wealth and royalty in the Middle East and Europe. They’re often considered a good luck symbol, too. More recently, pistachio chocolate became a symbol of Dubai’s luxurious culture and innovative spirit. Maison Pierre Marcolini happens to be known for those two qualities as well, so it’s only natural that we’d have an innovative and luxurious collection ourselves.

For Your Health and Happiness

Pistachio chocolates can play a role in your daily nutrition, adding protein, milk powder, and carbohydrates to your diet. Those nutritional values allow you to enjoy your favourite treat with a clear conscience. Tree nuts are an important source of vitamin B.

The Maison Pierre Marcolini Collection

Pistachio is one of the eponymous house’s favourite ingredients. While hazelnut lends itself to rich, deep confections, pistachio works superbly with cream and white chocolate. All nuts have their favourite flavouring profile, and Maison Pierre Marcolini always sources the best. Our pistachio praline tablet makes the most of the nut’s celebrated umami taste. It includes praline as well as toasted, caramelised, and roasted nuts.

The Mendiant almond and pistachio tablet incorporates beans from Ecuador and Amelonado. Orange peel and dried fruit deliver a bitter edge. This is one of our most timeless recipes, but pistachio has also snuck into several of our chocolate boxes and our bestselling pistachio praline tablet. You’ll taste its gentle, nutty flavour in both the malline of hearts and truffles.

And Now for Our Macarons

The Maison Pierre Marcolini macarons are beautifully packaged and delicately prepared. You probably expect almonds in your macarons, but here, we present the inimitable pistachio recipe. It brings a delightfully light and creamy texture to this timeless recipe. You’ll also discover Maison Pierre Marcolini’s famous vanilla and chocolate versions. If you love innovative recipes, the Pistachio Kumo may delight you. It blends pistachio cream and praline with a light-as-air hazelnut biscuit. This culinary creation is inspired by Tokyo’s delights.

Grand Cru Tablet Collections

If you’d like to explore some of our unique creations, the Grand Cru Cube of Seven chocolate tablets will give you an unparalleled taste adventure. The box includes three tablets from the Creations range, including the Pistachio Praline recipe. This is the perfect way to explore some of Maison Pierre Marcolini’s favourite chocolate beans from all over the world. Sugar, cocoa butter, and salt have never been this delectable.

Pistachio chocolate is more than just delicious product—it’s rare, too. Very few growing regions can grow these precious trees, and we belive we've found the best in the world. They offer a unique texture and buttery flavour. They roast superbly, but Maison Pierre Marcolini prepares them in several different ways. This allows you to experience all their potential in a single mouthful—with a chocolate pairing, of course.

We provide delivery in Europe for all your orders and we would be pleased to welcome our customers in our boutiques in Belgium, France and in the UK.