For an optimal experience, we recommend consuming it as soon as possible and following the tasting advice to fully enjoy its creaminess.
43% cocoa butter
The perfect combination of white chocolate and pistachios: a staple of our Maison. Famous for their inimitable flavour, Iranian pistachios enhance our white chocolate wonderfully through a praline filling and roasted pistachio pieces that adorn the bar. Savour this combination, which embodies the artisanal expertise and excellence of our carefully selected ingredients.
Pistachios are cherished for their subtle umami flavour and unique profile. Pierre Marcolini loves combining them with white chocolate, so they make a frequent appearance in the Maison’s collections. The pistachio chocolate bar has a rich praline filling that’s beautifully balanced by the satisfying crunch of pistachio.
Ingredients and Preparation
Marcolini’s famous Pistachio Praline Tablet takes gourmet confection to new heights. This is no ordinary praline chocolate. It combines caramelised, roasted, and toasted nuts. This allows you to experience three distinct, nutty flavours. Notes of Madagascan vanilla add a magical touch. The latter is often considered the finest source of vanillin in the world. It has an inherent sweetness, so the Maison’s artisans can limit their sugar content and allow the cream in the chocolate bar to truly shine.
Key Ingredients
Pierre Marcolini’s Pistachio chocolate bar recipe contains ingredients sourced from all over the world. Only the most delectable Iranian pistachio nuts are used. They’re cultivated at the perfect altitude and have a higher fat content than other nuts. This gives them a richer flavour. The recipe includes white milk chocolate crafted from the best cocoa solids. Pierre Marcolini’s bean-to-bar process involves finding the tastiest and most sustainable ingredients, all the way down to the salt and cocoa mass. Unlike praline prepared from hazelnuts, whole pistachios have a delicate flavour that’s easily lost if mixed with a dominant whole milk powder. This pistachio bar is thus combined with subtle vanilla notes and white chocolate.
Health Benefits
Marcolini’s praline has a subtle sweetness, so its kj count is lower than most white chocolate bars. It contains 40% cocoa solids and provides a great boost of energy, making it the perfect way to recharge. The bar does not include gelatine powder and is thus suitable for vegetarians. The bar is more than a mere carbohydrate fix. It will also help you achieve your daily protein and fibre targets. Pistachios are rich in antioxidants, vitamin B, and potassium. Chocolate powder contains zinc and magnesium, so it’s excellent for bone health. You needn’t feel guilty for indulging your sweet tooth with such impressive nutritional values.
The Art of the Cocoa Bean
The Maison has sourced growers in important destinations like China, Cuba, and Venezuela. Each bean is selected for its nuanced flavours. Many of these beans have been harvested for centuries and are extremely rare. Pierre Marcolini has a profound commitment to finding the right bean for every confection, so the Maison works closely with each farm. Every sugary treat is like a trip around the world. Pierre Marcolini only uses 100% natural colourants and sustainable plants. Maison Pierre Marcolini has been creating magic with cocoa for more than two decades. As a dedicated and artisanal craftsman, he’s always looking for new ways to provide a delectable experience. He was born in Belgium, so it’s no surprise that he’s won almost 40 prizes and awards. He’s obsessed with taste—a passion that’s clear when the first Pierre Marcolini chocolate melts on your tongue.
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