Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Pistachio Cream Bars—a dessert that beautifully marries nutty richness with sweet creaminess. These luscious bars are perfect for any occasion, from casual picnics to elegant dinner parties. With their stunning green hue and velvety texture, they are sure to impress your guests and leave everyone craving more. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, these treats are a must-try for any dessert lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup chopped pistachios (for topping)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish to form a crust.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped pistachios into the cream mixture.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until set and lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares. Top with chopped pistachios and powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg