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A creamy and a delicious pistachio dessert on top of a buttery shortbread crust. This dessert is quick and easy and perfect for your next potluck!
I love everything about summer. But it is sure a busy time. I love finding easy and delicious desserts to put together in a pinch. Since we are always having barbecues and gatherings I love to bring a yummy dessert to share.
I made this pistachio cream pie a few weeks ago and it was AMAZING! I have a slight obsession with pistachios so any pistachio dessert is a winner in my book.
Everything about this dessert was delicious. It starts with a buttery shortbread like base. Then, a creamy pistachio layer goes on top. You top it with some chopped pistachios and there ya go! A quick and easy dessert.
I loved every thing about this dessert! It is creamy and delicious and perfect for summer. I know you guys will love then just as much as we did!
Recipe Adapted from Simple Stacie
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Pistachio Cream Bars
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My grandson loves these & requested for his birthday. My only change is I use 2 packages of pistachio pudding & extra milk.
These are delicious. I wouldn’t change a thing. The pistachio cream would be perfect to frost cupcakes.
Alyssa–these bars are amazing! Made them for a party and had several requests for the recipe. Also, just had a family member request these instead of birthday cake! Thank you for sharing!
These are absolutely delicious! My family loved them. Thank you!