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Your Guide To The Best Pistachio Desserts in Adelaide
Pistachio is totally having a moment, and Adelaide is on board! These decadent desserts are worth saving room for.
First, it was sandos, then fro-yo had a moment in the spotlight, and now, it’s all eyes on the humble little pistachio. Creative, green-tinged sweets began clogging up our social feeds around the same time the decadent Pistachio Papi spread went viral in Aus, and it didn’t take long for cafes and bakeries around town to join the fun. Taking inspo from Italian and Middle Eastern delicacies, the nutty-yet-sweet flavour has been infused into croissants, gelato, cookies, cheesecakes and even acai bowls, proving the pistachio craze has well and truly touched down in Adelaide.
While some of these sweet treats have been around a while (complete with a cult-like obsession, no less), others have only recently come across our dessert-loving radar, but we can confirm: they’re all worth the hype. Ready to see what all the fuss is about? Here are the best pistachio-infused desserts in Adelaide!
Pistachio Brookie from St. Louis
Head to St Louis House of Fine Ice Cream and Desserts for a bite of pistachio heaven. Their reputation for creating the most decadent and indulgent desserts is second to none, a reliable choice when only the best dessert will do – and this extends to their range of Brookies. A brownie and cookie combo served warm in a hot skillet, the pistachio flavour has our tick of approval, topped with vanilla gelato and a generous drizzle of creamy pistachio spread. She’s rich, so we recommend sharing this one with a sweet-toothed friend.
Multiple locations across Adelaide, not available at gelatarias.
Pistachio Treats at Jenny’s Bakery
Why have one pistachio dessert when you can have multiple? Jenny’s Bakery is a staple in the Adelaide bakery scene, making fluffy cakes and crumbly pastries daily that create an irresistible smell of freshly baked goods as you approach the store. The sweet selection will have you in a quandary over what to order… but the pistachio range is well worth a shot. The pistachio cookie with white chocolate is the perfect level of gooey and crunchy, the pistachio-infused matcha with Jenny’s homemade pistachio spread is out of this world, and the pistachio croissant and bomboloni are utter perfection, stuffed with creamy filling and topped with pistachio crumb.
Sitch tip: Keep an eye on socials for monthly pistachio specials, from pistachio Dubai croissants and cronuts, to soft serve loaded with pistachio toppings.
Eastwood & Norwood
Pistachio Basque Cheesecake at Lunar Landing
A fusion dessert haven has touched down, not on the moon, but in Brompton! Step into Lunar Landing and indulge in some of the city’s most exquisite sweet creations that almost look too beautiful to eat… almost. Their signature fluffy cheesecakes are crafted Basque-style and are utterly irresistible, and when the pistachio flavour is available (be sure to check ahead), be quick to head in for an otherworldly treat.
Sitchu tip: Should you find it on the ever-evolving menu, the pistachio affogato and pistachio matcha cookies are also unreal!
2/28a Hawker Street, Brompton
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Pistachio Praline at Messina
They’re one of the best in the gelato game, so it should be no surprise that the pistachio praline flavour at Messina has made this list. In short, it’s a stunning creation of Fior di latte gelato with white chocolate and pistachio fudge and pistachio praline. A long-term crowd favourite, this flavour is so good that it was selected as one of only six flavours to be made available in tubs at most Woolworths in Australia. So, if the Kent Town store isn’t convenient for you, your local Woolies should have your pistachio craving covered!
44 The Parade West, Kent Town
Pistachio Donut from Brown’s Barossa Donut
Voted South Australia’s Best Donuts, you know you’re in good hands when you order a treat from Brown’s Barossa Donuts. They’re just as obsessed with pistachio as we are, most recently whipping up a Dubai pistachio choc donut, filled with butter-baked kataifi ( angel hair filo pastry), knafeh with Pistachio Papi spread, white chocolate and sesame Tahini. Dipped in housemade ganache and topped with a pistachio crumble, this will knock your socks off! Of course, the Pistachio Papi donut is always available, too, and makes the drive to beautiful Barossa even more enticing!
5/46 Murray Street, Tanunda
Pistachio Cannoli at Tonino Deli
Pistachio cannoli, anyone? It’s just like Nonna made ’em! The next best thing to a Euro summer vacay is a visit to Tonino Deli, which is bringing the best of Italy to Adelaide. Be charmed by the friendly vibes, inviting aromas drifting onto the street, and a glorious selection of pasticcini and dolce in the afternoon, including the pistachio cannoli. Oh, and we should also mention the crema al pistachio, which pops in on occasion and sticks around for a limited time.
114 King William Road, Goodwood
Dubai Chocolate-Loaded Cookie from The Little Loaf
Not all loaded cookies are created equal, and The Little Loaf Bakehouse is showing the rest of us how it’s done. Recently introducing their Dubai chocolate loaded cookie to an already epic lineup, every bite of this is filled with a tantalising mix of flavour and texture. The signature cookie dough is stuffed with milk chocolate, creamy pistachio and crispy, toasted kataifi, and baked to the perfect level of crumbly. One bite, and you’re hooked.
Order online, or check out social to see which market they’ll be setting up at next.
Pistachio Bowl at Ah-Sai-Yee
Sure, we all know and love a classic açai bowl, loaded with healthy toppings and filling our bellies with antioxidants, but have you tried the pistachio bowl from Ah-Sai-Yee? No? You really should. It’s açai with granola, kiwi fruit, berries, crushed pistachios, coconut flakes and extra pistachio flavour. It’s dreamy, creamy, and delicious, and we can almost convince ourselves it’s good for us, too. Right?
Adelaide, Marion & North Adelaide
If you loved our roundup of the best pistachio desserts in Adelaide, prepare for a sugar overload! From the best dessert bars in town to the best ice cream for your post-dinner treat, Adelaide’s sweet scene is on the rise.
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