Description
Creamy Pistachio Cheesecake Bars combine velvety cheesecake, a sweet and tangy pistachio crust, and creamy toppings to create a symphony of flavors. Perfect for casual gatherings, elegant parties, or a special treat, these bars are surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed pistachios
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Combine crushed pistachios, granulated sugar, and melted butter; press into bottom of prepared dish.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes; let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add eggs, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour cheesecake batter over cooled crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until center is set.
- Garnish with whipped cream, chopped pistachios, fresh mint leaves, and powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure cheesecake bars are well-cooled before serving for best texture and presentation. Serve on a fancy platter or individual plates for elegance. Substitute pistachios with almonds or walnuts for variation. Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version. Use natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg