Pistachio Bars Recipe

Creamy and nutty pistachio bars with a buttery crust and smooth filling. Easy to make in just 30 minutes, perfect for parties or a sweet treat at home.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Chill Time: 2

Total Time: 2 45

Servings: bars

Calories: 320kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 8x8-inch baking pan Metal preferred for even heating
1 Food processor For grinding pistachios
1 Hand or stand mixer For smooth filling
1 Mixing bowls Medium and large
1 Spatula For spreading filling
1 Sharp knife Dip in warm water for clean cuts
1 Parchment paper For easy removal

Ingredients

2 cups Pistachios, shelled, roasted, unsalted 1 ½ cups ground for crust, ½ cup folded in whole
1 cup Graham cracker crumbs For crust
½ cup Butter, melted Combine with crust
14 oz Sweetened condensed milk 1 can
8 oz Cream cheese, softened Room temperature
½ cup Powdered sugar For sweetness
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Flavor
¼ cup White chocolate chips Optional
2 tablespoon Honey Optional
¼ teaspoon Almond extract Optional
Chopped pistachios For topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), line pan with parchment.
Grind 1 ½ cups pistachios to coarse meal.
Combine pistachio meal, graham crumbs, and melted butter for crust.
Press mixture firmly into prepared pan for crust.
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Beat in powdered sugar.
Add condensed milk, vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
Stir in remaining ½ cup whole pistachios.
Spread filling over crust, smooth with spatula.
Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
Bake 25–30 minutes, until set but slightly jiggly.
Cool 1 hr at room temp + 2 hrs in fridge before cutting.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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