Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Pistachio Cream Bars, a dessert that combines the rich, nutty flavor of pistachios with a creamy filling reminiscent of both pudding and cheesecake. These bars are visually striking with their vibrant green hue and provide a refreshing twist to any gathering, from festive celebrations to cozy nights at home. With their easy make-ahead preparation, you can savor every moment with friends and family without the stress of last-minute baking. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, these bars feature a crunchy shortbread base complemented by a smooth pistachio filling topped with chopped nuts for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 package cream cheese (8oz/250g, softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 box Pistachio instant pudding mix (4 servings)
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300ºF (150ºC).
- In a large bowl, mix flour and sugar, then blend in softened butter until combined. Press into a greased 13×9 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cooling completely.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add milk and pistachio pudding mix, mixing until well combined.
- Spread the filling over the cooled crust and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg