Pistachio Bar Squares (Printable Recipe)
Smooth cream cheese and plenty of pistachios come together in fancy dessert bars with a tender base.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Base
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50 g granulated sugar
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115 g melted unsalted butter
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180 g crushed graham crackers
→ Cheesecake Filling
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1.25 ml salt
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5 ml vanilla extract
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675 g smooth cream cheese
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120 g pistachios, chopped up
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2.5 ml almond extract
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3 large eggs
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200 g granulated sugar
→ Topping and Garnish
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Chopped pistachios, for finishing touches
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White chocolate curls or shavings for topping
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120 g pistachio cream, optional
# Steps to Follow:
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Pop pistachio cream on top if you'd like. Sprinkle on pistachios and white chocolate. Grab the parchment to lift it out, then slice into bars to share.
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After it cools off, stick the pan in the fridge. Four hours is good, but leaving it overnight makes it extra firm.
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Bake for about 35–40 minutes. The center should look set but give a little jiggle. Take it out and let it hit room temp while cooling.
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Pour the creamy mix over your crust. Smooth it out to all the edges.
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One by one, crack in the eggs, mixing after each. Toss in vanilla and almond extracts, a bit of salt, and those chopped pistachios. Don’t over mix here—just blend till it comes together.
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Beat cream cheese with a mixer until it’s totally smooth. Keep adding sugar slowly and mix until you get a fluffy texture.
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In a bowl, stir together your sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and melted butter. Push it evenly into the lined pan and press down to make it flat. Leave it aside for now.
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Turn the oven on—162°C. Line a rectangle baking pan with parchment, leaving some hanging over the sides so you can pull it out later.
# Extra Tips:
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Want a twist? Use digestive cookies instead of graham crackers or mix in a pinch of cardamom for extra taste.