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Chocolate and Pistachio Wreath

Updated 26 June 2024 Published 15 December 2013 44 Comments

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This exquisite Chocolate and Pistachio Wreath is perfect for a Christmas centrepiece. Dark chocolate, chocolate spread, pistachios and pistachio paste combine with a subtle note of vanilla in this beautiful Christmas bread.

Chocolate & Pistachio Wreath with burgundy festive ribbon tied on.

Being a food blogger isn’t something I can ever fully switch off from. So when I found myself sitting in a hospital waiting room the other day, I made a beeline for the only food supplement in the magazines.

I wish I could tell you which one it was but maybe you can help me out here? It was a Christmas 2013 issue and I thought it had the word Living in the title but I can’t find it after a web search!

Anyway, it was here that I saw a recipe for a Raspberry Wreath and it reminded me of the twisted-cut loaves of bread I’d seen on the Great British Bakeoff.

I remember thinking what a wonderful effect such a simple technique gave and there that thought stayed. The magazine recipe had cinnamon, sultanas, and orange zest in but I wanted to do my own thing of course!

Christmas, Kringle, bread, cake

Having been sent some lovely samples of pistachios and nut pastes from Whynut and some organic vanilla products from Taylor & Colledge I decided I wanted to make a Chocolate & Pistachio Wreath.

When I got home there was a parcel of chocolate I’d won from Tesco so the 72% Dark Swiss bar had its fate predestined!

I should call this wreath a “stone wreath” like “stone soup” because the only ingredients that I had to provide were the oil, milk, and yeast, the rest I’d either won or were samples!

I nearly forgot to mention that the Chocolate Spread was from Whole Earth.

Christmas, Kringle, bread, cake

In my excitement to get started, I hadn’t fully prepared and ended up letting my yeast mixture sit around for far too long.

I’m sure most of the valuable gases got released into my kitchen and not the dough which did not rise to twice its size.

Therefore my wreath is smaller than it should be but it still tasted fab and baked well.

Ordinarily, I would bake this again but time is something I’m not flush with so rather than wait until next year I am posting this knowing that you won’t make my mistake!

Christmas, Kringle, bread, cake

As this wreath is made from scratch I am entering it into Javelin Warrior’s Made with Love Mondays event. I’m also joining in with Tinned Tomatoes No Croutons Required Festive Photos event. Festive Foodie gifts is the theme of Tea Time Treats being hosted by What Kate Bake and alternately by Lavender & Lovage and I think this wreath would make a lovely gift. As I didn’t have to pay for most of my ingredients I am entering Credit Crunch Munch where the them is Food Poverty, I run this challenge with Helen of Fuss Free Flavours. I’m also linking up to Confessions of Sahm’s HomeMade Christmas link up.  Finally, Simply Cook is hosting Lets Cook Christmas Party Food which I’m also entering as this wreath would make a lovely centrepiece!

Stop Press: I won the No Croutons Required Festive Photos Challenge:-)

Christmas, Kringle, bread, cake
Perfect with a Christmas cup of tea:-)

Once you’ve made my Chocolate and Pistachio Wreath you might also like to make some other Christmas bakes:

  • Christmas Soda Bread
  • Cheat’s Stollen Croissants
  • Hallon Cookies 
  • Cheat’s Mince Pies with a Secret Twist
  • Crispy Clementine Cookies
  • Perfect Italian Panettone
  • Scottish Macaroon Bar Snowballs

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Chocolate and Pistachio Wreath

Dark chocolate, chocolate spread, pistachios and pistachio paste combine with a subtle note of vanilla in this bread wreath to form a beautiful Christmas tea time treat.
Course Snack, teatime
Cuisine British
Prep Time 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
Servings 8 -12
Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Dried active yeast
  • 2 tbsp Castor sugar
  • 125 ml Luke warm water
  • 1 ½ tbsp Warm milk
  • 225 g 00 Flour I used Extra Strong White
  • 1 ½ tblsp Vegetable oil
  • ½ tsp Vanilla paste
  • 40 g 70% Dark Chocolate roughly chopped (3mm approx)
  • 25 g Green Pistachios roughly chopped
  • Filling:
  • 6 tbsp Chocolate spread
  • 2 tbsp Pistachio paste
  • Topping:
  • Milk to glaze
  • 15 g Green Pistachios finely chopped

Instructions

  • Combine the yeast, sugar, milk and water in a bowl for 5 minutes until frothy.
  • Place the flour, oil, vanilla paste, chocolate and pistachios in a bowl, mix well and make a well in the centre.
  • Add the yeast mixture and combine with a spoon or your hant until a dough is formed.
  • Place dough on a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
  • Place back in bowl, cover and leave to rest in a warm place for 1 hr until about double in size.
  • Pre-heat oven to 200°C 10 minutes before ready.
  • Roll dough out to a rectangle about 25 x 55cm.
  • Mix the chocolate spread and pistachio paste together and spread over the dough, if you don’t have enough just add some more.
  • Roll the dough up (along the longer side) and cut horizontally in half.
  • Join two ends together and transfer to a baking sheet covered in baking paper.
  • Twist the two dough halves over each other with the cut sides showing uppermost.
  • Curl round and pinch the ends together to form a wreath shape.
  • Brush the dough surface with milk and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
  • Bake for 15 – 20 minutes.
  • Allow to cool and serve. Best eaten on same day.

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  1. martinaevansdesigns

    09/11/2015 at 11:07 am

    Now I have got to make this! Thanks for the recipe x

    Reply
    • Camilla

      09/11/2015 at 12:07 pm

      Thanks Martina:-)

      Reply
  2. Paul Wilson

    09/09/2015 at 12:05 am

    Soon be time to dig this one out again.

    Reply
  3. Anthony G

    12/05/2015 at 9:49 pm

    Chocolate & pistachio…a tantalising combo! This looks moreish 🙂

    Reply
  4. Jane Davies

    17/04/2015 at 11:29 pm

    This looks absolutely stunning ! Would love to give this a go Christmas time !

    Reply
  5. Paul Wilson

    07/03/2015 at 9:11 pm

    Looks tasty.

    Reply
  6. William Gould

    09/01/2015 at 6:18 pm

    Must remember this for next Christmas!

    Reply
  7. Maddy

    30/12/2014 at 9:41 am

    Very festive

    Reply
  8. Niori

    05/11/2014 at 8:38 am

    Favourited for christmas – looks lush x

    Reply
    • Camilla

      05/11/2014 at 4:48 pm

      Great:-)

      Reply
  9. Heather Haigh

    28/06/2014 at 2:15 pm

    Oh my, chocolate with pistachios – why have I never thought of this – it sounds lush!

    Reply
  10. Paul Wilson

    21/06/2014 at 12:08 am

    That really does look nice.

    Reply
  11. Carolyn Clapham

    18/06/2014 at 1:15 pm

    Mmmm, that really does sound delicious.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      18/06/2014 at 1:32 pm

      Thank you, it was pretty yummy:-)

      Reply
  12. glennamy

    31/05/2014 at 5:16 pm

    This looks simply stunning and includes all the things I adore!

    Reply
  13. Annie Costa

    04/04/2014 at 7:28 pm

    I can’t actually wait for xmas to bake this!

    Reply
  14. auntygeek

    07/03/2014 at 2:15 pm

    Oops looks like I commented twice in a row up above there – sorry about that. I guess I refreshed the page or something!

    Reply
  15. @auntygeek

    19/02/2014 at 2:45 pm

    Wow these are super creative – very well done indeed

    Reply
  16. @auntygeek

    19/02/2014 at 2:45 pm

    Wow these are super creative, well done

    Reply
  17. Herbert Appleby

    13/01/2014 at 11:24 pm

    just have to show this to every one, its that mouthwatering.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      14/01/2014 at 4:53 pm

      Thank you, very kind:-)

      Reply
  18. Herbert Appleby

    12/01/2014 at 11:40 pm

    What a cracking desert for the Christmas feast!

    Reply
  19. Helen Allan

    09/01/2014 at 8:46 pm

    This looks amazing. I will definitely have to try this next Christmas! 🙂

    Reply
  20. Tracy Nixon

    04/01/2014 at 6:21 am

    Bookmarked for this December!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      04/01/2014 at 10:35 pm

      Fab:-)

      Reply
  21. Maya Russell

    31/12/2013 at 12:23 pm

    Wow! It looks fantastic. I love the layers in it – looks great when sliced.

    Reply
  22. Rachel at Confessions of a SAHM

    22/12/2013 at 7:25 pm

    Thank you so much for linking up with my HomeMade Christmas linky – this wreath looks amazing and so yummy!
    Merry Christmas x

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/12/2013 at 12:27 am

      Thank you and nice to find a new blog:-)

      Reply
  23. DANIELLE VEDMORE

    22/12/2013 at 6:36 pm

    Wow Camilla – surely a winner!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      23/12/2013 at 12:28 am

      Thanks Danielle:-)

      Reply
  24. What Kate Baked

    21/12/2013 at 4:02 pm

    Thank you very much for entering TTT and Happy Christmas! Such a pretty wreath

    Reply
    • Camilla

      21/12/2013 at 6:35 pm

      Thank you:-)

      Reply
  25. Julie's Family Kitchen

    20/12/2013 at 10:30 pm

    Lovely, looks really delicious and festive too.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      20/12/2013 at 11:11 pm

      Thank you, it was fun to make:-)

      Reply
  26. Paul Wilson

    19/12/2013 at 3:30 am

    Looks amazing.

    Reply
  27. Laura Wilce

    18/12/2013 at 6:45 pm

    Wow! Just wow!
    I have to try this while I’m off work for Christmas.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      19/12/2013 at 8:38 am

      Thank you:-)

      Reply
  28. Ursula Hunt

    18/12/2013 at 4:36 pm

    Looks delicious and very festive- Merry Christmas :0

    Reply
    • Camilla

      19/12/2013 at 8:38 am

      It’s really a piece of cake to make:-)

      Reply
  29. Anne Wallwin

    18/12/2013 at 11:04 am

    looks good!

    Reply
  30. Nayna Kanabar

    15/12/2013 at 9:02 pm

    OMG this looks fantastic, you have made it beautifully.It is perfect for Christmas Party.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      15/12/2013 at 11:22 pm

      Thank you so much Nayna:-)

      Reply
  31. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

    15/12/2013 at 1:42 pm

    You should send it to Credit Crunch Munch too Camilla!

    It looks lovely!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      15/12/2013 at 2:00 pm

      Thanks Helen:-) Wasn’t sure it was an obvious choice for Credit Crunch Munch’s Food Poverty them but as I didn’t pay more than about 10p towards the ingredients I suppose it’s one of the most frugal bakes I’ve ever made:-)

      Reply

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