Pistachio Cream Bars

A creamy and delicious pistachio dessert on top of a buttery shortbread crust.  This dessert is quick and easy and perfect for your next potluck!

⏱️ 170 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 35 min 📊 Hard 👁️ 16 views
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Ingredients

18 servings
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup softened salted butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant pistachio pudding
  • ½ cup roughly chopped pistachios

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy removal and set aside.

  2. In a medium bowl whisk together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour and ⅓ cup granulated sugar. Beat in 1 cup softened salted butter with a hand mixer on low until combined. Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden brown on the edges. Remove from oven and let it cool completely.

  3. While the crust cools, prepare the pistachio layer by beating 8 ounces cream cheese, and 1 cup powdered sugar together with a hand mixer on medium-speed until creamy. Add in ¾ cup milk and 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant pistachio pudding and continue to beat until smooth.

  4. Spread the pistachio cream evenly over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set. Top with ½ cup roughly chopped pistachios before removing from the pan to slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories264

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