Raspberry Pistachio Pithiviers Pastry

1. Make the Frangipane

Prepare the Pistachio Filling

• In a food processor, combine the pistachios, caster sugar, butter, 1 egg, and plain flour.
• Whizz until the mixture forms a smooth, thick frangipane. Set aside.

2. Roll the Puff Pastry

Prepare the Pastry Circles

• Roll the puff pastry into a ball to break up some of the layers.
• Roll it out very thinly on a lightly floured surface.
• Cut out 4 x 11cm circles and 4 x 13cm circles. Re-roll the pastry trimmings to make the remaining circles.

3. Fill the Small Circles

Assemble the First Layer

• Place 6 raspberries in the center of each of the 4 smaller pastry circles.
• Spoon a dollop of pistachio frangipane on top of the raspberries.
• Use a small palette knife to spread the frangipane into a smooth dome shape, ensuring the raspberries are fully enclosed.
• Leave about 1cm of pastry around the edge clear of filling.

4. Assemble the Pithiviers

Form the Pithiviers

• Beat the second egg and brush it around the edges of the small pastry circles.
• Carefully place the larger 13cm pastry circles over the smaller ones, gently pressing the edges down to seal and squeeze out any air.
• Reshape the pithiviers to form a nice dome shape.
• Trim any excess pastry around the edges if necessary.

5. Egg Wash & Decorate

Prepare the Decorative Touch

• Brush the entire surface of the pithiviers with the beaten egg.
• Using a sharp knife, lightly score a decorative pattern on the top of each pastry.
• Pinch the edges to seal and crimp them to form a fluted edge.
• Optional: Brush leftover pastry trimmings with egg wash, sprinkle with edible glitter, and use letter cutters to cut out initials or shapes.
• Spray extra trimmings with gold spray, then use them to decorate the pithiviers.
• Cover loosely with cling film and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.

6. Bake the Pithiviers

Bake and Serve

• Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
• Bake the pithiviers for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp.
• Serve immediately, enjoying the flaky, buttery pastry and sweet pistachio filling.

Enjoy your delicious Raspberry Pistachio Pithiviers Pastry, perfect for a special occasion or elegant dessert!