This peach and pistachio tart is a delicious summer dessert combining soft, sweet peach, a pistachio frangipane and a crisp base. And yes, it's as good as it looks.

peach and pistachio tart viewed from overhead

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Summer stone fruits are something I look forward to each year, and possibly more so this year than last. I'm not quite sure why - it probably helps that my youngest seems to like them so I once again have a partner in crime in enjoying them.

You see, my husband isn't much of a fan and my eldest goes in and out on liking them. I'm naturally happy to enjoy them myself, but it helps if others in the house do too.

partial view of peach and pistachio tart in dish

Either way, nectarines, cherries and peaches are in my shopping basket every week at the moment. While we often enjoy them as they are, I knew I wanted to try something to show them off a little, with flavors that went well.

This peach and pistachio tart is the perfect combination of flavors, and pretty with it.

peach and pistachio tart with peach to side

A crisp pastry shell, a tasty pistachio-flavored frangipane base and juicy peaches on top, with a little extra pistachio crunch to top it off. Best of all, it's pretty healthy as desserts go, so don't worry about going back for seconds.

While the peaches are not super local here yet, the flavor is already pretty good. And they work well in a whole range of things like a peach lassi, a grilled nectarine and arugula salad, and of course this tart.

slice of tart on plate with rest of tart behind on stand

I have had a few things combining pistachios and fruit before, particularly Middle Eastern dishes where pistachios are commonly used. They go really well together, with the contrasting textures and sweet-savory balancing each other out and this peach and pistachio tart really highlights that.

Pistachios have that bit stronger a flavor than some other nuts, but in a tasty way, and you are still very much reminded the fruit is there too with it's lovely texture.

stages adding frangipane, peaches and pistachio topping

Making this peach and pistachio tart

This tart does have a couple steps to it, as with most tarts, but it's still far from difficult and you can cheat a little by using ready-made pastry.

Of course, I would recommend making your own if you can, it's likely both better and healthier. The wholewheat version I have used here is certainly that way - it's the base of empanadas I shared before - and is so easy. It's quickly mixed up in the food processor, very forgiving at not cracking much and while it's pre-baking you can get the filling ready.

For the filling, you break up some pistachios then mix them with almonds, egg and a little honey (also a great match flavor-wise) to make a kind of frangipane base that goes on top of the pastry base and which you then press slices of peach into. Scatter over a few more pistachios then bake until it's firm.

peach and pistachio tart in dish viewed from side

This peach and pistachio tart is great for serving guests, taking with you to a potluck or enjoying just because. It has such a delicious mix of sweet and savory, crunch and softness, you might even forget it's relatively healthy. Which means you can come back for another slice.

Try these other summery desserts:

Blueberry galette
Grilled peaches with mascarpone
Summer pudding (a British berry-packed dessert)
Mango passion fruit Eton mess
Plus get many more ideas in the desserts recipes archives.

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