7 Pistachio Desserts to Try in the Klang Valley

Pistachios are the star of these desserts, ranging from cakes to boozy ice cream

Pistachios lend these pastel-green desserts their all-natural hue and nutty aroma. We’ve rounded up a list of seven cafes boasting pistachio-based delights in the Klang Valley.

1. Plump's Pistachio, Lemon and Rose Cake

Above Photo: Plump

With a cake-display overflowing with over 20 different varieties of tea-cakes, Plump by Tao Bakes Cakes has quickly become a haunt for regulars looking to enjoy a well-baked sweet treat alongside a cup of coffee. Pistachios shine in this Persian-inspired pistachio, lemon and rose cake with yogurt and figs, which was Tao’s first creation after deciding to pursue his baking career full-time. With a preference for dense, nut-rich cakes over their spongier counterparts, Tao’s pistachio-based cake is soaked with lemon and rose syrup before being piled with locally-grown figs atop a zesty yogurt topping.

Plump | 67-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur | +6012-669 7890

2. Nourish by Kenny Hills' Bakers' Lemon Pistachio Cake

Above Photo: Nourish by Kenny Hills' Bakers

Made with two kinds of nut, ground almonds and pistachios, Nourish by Kenny Hills Bakers' Lemon Pistachio Cake is soaked with a citrus lemon syrup before being garnished with caramelised pistachios. The base made from ground nuts renders the cake gluten-free, but the team at Nourish claims the texture is indistinguishable from its flour-based counterparts.

Nourish by Kenny Hills Bakers | The Five, Kompleks Pejabat Damansara, AG-05-02 5th Place @, 49, Jalan Dungun, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur | +6012-261 6990

3. Licky Chan's Boozy Ice Cream

Above Photo: Licky Chan

Enhanced with rum, pistachio, burnt butter and tonka beans, Licky Chan & The Poke Guy's alcoholic ice cream is one of their bestsellers. The ice cream parlour-cum-tattoo studio is also home to a colourful ball pit, which has lent itself to many Instagram backdrops.

Licky Chan & The Poke Guy | 24, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur | +6011-6410 3677

4. Inside Scoop's Pistachio Ice Cream

Above Photo: Inside Scoop

Imported pistachios from Sicily are the base of Inside Scoop's decadent pistachio ice cream, one of the classic flavours on the menu. The homegrown Malaysian brand is co-founded by husband-and-wife duo Edmund Tan and Lim Shiew Li, and boasts nostalgic Malaysian flavours such as durian and teh tarik.

Note: Inside Scoop's pistachio ice cream will be making its long awaited return to their stores on the 18th of July 2022.

Inside Scoop | Multiple locations

5. Jaslyn Cakes' Pistachio Cake

Above Photo: Jaslyn Cakes

If you're a fan of pistachios, Jaslyn Cakes' pistachio-heavy cake is for you. Pistachio buttercream with homemade praline sauce is slathered between layers of pistachio cake, which is made with premium white chocolate for added richness. Whole cakes, which range from six to nine inches, are adorned with a layer of toasted pistachios but cupcakes are also available for events.

Jaslyn Cakes | 7A, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur | +603-2202 2868

6. Kind Kones' Bliss Ball and Baklava Ice Cream

Above Photo: Kind Kones

Vegan ice cream brand Kind Kones is known for their all-natural, refined sugar-free delights. For a guilt-free treat, try the chocolate pistachio superfood bliss ball, which is made from just five ingredients—pistachios, almonds, cocoa powder, coconut and dates. The baklava ice cream is reminiscent of the Middle Eastern layered pastry and is made with crushed pistachios.

Kind Kones | Multiple Locations

7. Piccoli Lotti's Pistachio Gelato

Above Photo: Piccoli Lotti

Piccoli Lotti's whimsical pistachio gelato is one of the parlour's bestselling flavours. Priding themselves in the freshness and quality of their gelato, 16 to 18 flavours of their extensive range are rotated each week, with new flavours often featured.

Piccoli Lotti | Multiple Locations

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