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Pistachio Cream Bars

Irresistibly Creamy Pistachio Cream Bars You’ll Love

These Pistachio Cream Bars are a quick and easy dessert featuring a buttery shortbread crust and creamy, luscious filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap with gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 0.5 cup Sugar Consider coconut sugar for lower glycemic index
  • 0.5 cup Salted Butter Unsalted works too; adjust salt accordingly
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Opt for dairy-free cream cheese for vegan
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Regular sugar can be made into powdered sugar
  • 1 package Pistachio Instant Pudding Mix Vanilla pudding mix can be used but alters flavor
  • 1 cup Milk Plant-based milk works for dairy-free version
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cup Pistachios Can use walnuts or pecans for variation

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 13x9 inch pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar, then beat in the softened butter until crumbly.
  3. Press the dough evenly into a greased 13x9 inch pan.
  4. Bake the crust for 30–35 minutes until edges are golden brown, then cool completely.
  5. Blend the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  6. Gradually mix in the milk and pistachio pudding mix until well combined.
  7. Spread the filling evenly over the cooled crust.
  8. Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the filling and press them in gently.
  9. Chill for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and filling to set.
  10. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best texture, chill overnight before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

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